Natural Slate : The Facts
Natural roofing slate offers exceptional durability with a lifespan of 75-100+ years and boasts natural waterproof properties and fire resistance. The material comes in various colors including black, gray, green, purple, and red, with each geographical region producing its own unique color variations. The texture of the slate can be smooth, rough, or cleft, giving it a unique and varied appearance. Standard roofing slates range from 12 to 24 inches in length, with thicknesses typically between 1/4" to 3/8", though they can be up to 1" thick. True slate, distinguished from softer shale by its ability to split along planes of cleavage rather than bedding planes, exhibits high bending strength and low water absorption.
Natural Roofing Slate: The Popular Choice
Natural roofing slate is a popular choice for both residential and commercial roofs due to its strength and weather-resistant properties. It is also fire-resistant and can last up to 100 years with proper maintenance. Additionally, natural slate is a sustainable and eco-friendly roofing material, as it is a natural product that requires minimal processing.
The Aesthetic Beauty of Slate
Overall, natural slate is a versatile and reliable option for anyone looking for a high-quality and long-lasting roofing solution with a beautiful, natural aesthetic.
With the unfortunate high prices of natural Welsh slate, we are now pleased to supply high quality natural slate alternatives:
Spanish Slate
Passaro Spanish roofing slate is quarried in Spain. A premium quality slate with a smooth surface and a consistent thickness with a slightly riven texture.
Known for its excellent durability and resistance to weathering, with low water absorption rate and non-porous characteristics, it conforms to the BS EN 12326-1 standard.
Chinese Slate
These high-quality natural slates are known for their exceptional durability and resistance to weathering, are sourced from some of the finest quarries in China and are carefully selected for their high quality and consistency. Chose from non-weathering slate or weathering Chinese slate.
Brazillian Slate
Lovat Brazilian roofing slate is a type of high-quality roofing slate that is known for its durability, natural beauty, and unique grey-green colouration. It is quarried from Brazil and is considered a first-grade slate, meaning it has very few visible imperfections or inclusions.
