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How much does slate weigh?

April 26, 2017Slate weigh

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How much does slate weigh?

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Standard thickness slate weighs approximately 800 to 1,000 pounds per square installed. (A square is a 10 foot by 10 foot area.) 3/8 slate weighs approximately 1,500 pounds per square. Every 1/8 of additional thickness increases the weight by approximately 500 pounds per square.