The Blue Diamond Fiber Cement , is manufactured by a German comany knowen as Wanit Universal , established in 1956 to produce Fiber cement products and was formerly knowen as , Eternitove Zavody.

With over half a century of experience Wanit Universal have become the most relialble manufacturer of fiber cement roof products in the world.

The worlds most technically advanced manufacturing plant and coating lines have been installed in the factory for the production of the Blue Diamond & Black Diamond range of Slates making this factory the most advanced of its kind in the world .

Blue Diamond has a fully coloured through base . The surface has " Streuschict " this remarkable process concentrates a special dense colour pigment into the surface of the slate prior to being finally coated , thus making an excellent quality homogenous slate .

Blue Diamond Colour has been specially blended for the irish weather climate and has a superior diamond hard smooth finish , to enhance not only your roof but also to enhance the look of brick , stone , cement or wood facade of your house or buildings.

Blue Daimond slates are manufactured to BS . EN 492 / 1994 and are manfactured under EN 401 Environmental Standard and EN ISO 9002 Quality Management Standard.

Blue Diamond Slates carry a comprehensive 30 year warranty and the 20 year colour guarntee in accordance with the manufacturers gurarntee. ( a copy of the guarantee is available on request )

 Technical Speifications

Fixing : Predrilled  three holes

Minimum Rafter Pitch = 20 degrees . Laid to 1000 mm Lap ( Moderate 1 Severe Exposure )

Density : 1700 KG / M3 average when tested to BS 4625 , section 14

Frost Test : 100 Freezel thaw cycles in accordance with BS EN 492 , 1994

Tolerances BS EN 492 , 1994 . Length or Width = 1 + 3.00mm Thickness + 1.00 mm / - 0.4 mm.

Fire Ratings : Fire BS 476 Part 4 fiber cement slates are non combustible .

Thickness : 4,0 mm

Length 600 mm

Width 300mm & 600mm

Frost Resistance According to BS . EN 492 draft 10 / 92

Storage : Blue Diamond Slates should be stored dry , protected from the weather and other hazards.

Markings : Brand size and colour .

Pallets of 980 PCS Blue Diamond .

 BLUE DIAMOND , THE SLATES THAT THE EXPERTS PREFER TO USE FOR OVER A QUATER OF A CENTURY THROUGHOUT IRELAND !