Diamond format single lap fibre cement slates in 2 colours are used to recreate the effect of early 20th century buildings. The attractive ‘retro’ effect gives a distinctive roof finish of the sort seen on bungalows, rural buildings and civic structures from that era. The single lap coverage is a cost-effective roof covering for pitches over 30 degrees. Guaranteed, accredited and manufactured to the highest European standards Cembrit Diamond fibre cement slate is light-weight, pre-holed, easy to cut, handle and install without the need for mechanical cutting and dust suppression. Cembrit Diamond fibre cement slates are manufactured using Portland cement together with a superior blend of synthetic and cellulose fibres. Cembrit Diamond slates are pigmented during production and are fully compressed. They are finished with a high quality, semi-matt acrylic coloured coating to the top face and edges and a tinted high performance binder on the back face.