Welsh Slate Roof Tiles Colours

Penrhyn slate for example was removed from st asaph cathedral after 400 years in use and reused and this practice also applies to civic buildings as far.

Welsh slate roof tiles colours.

Holing can be arranged at additional cost. 500 x 300 and 500 x 250 up to 12 weeks delivery penrhyn is a non fading slate supplied with a. Of that extracted only less than 10 is used. Our slate is also available in different thicknesses so you re sure to find something to suit your building project.

There are slate roof tiles that were laid over 300 years ago that are still standing today. The material is highly durable colour fast and with its high compressive and flexural strength make it an extremely strong flooring material which is easily maintained. The geological make up of a bangor blue is extremely pure and free from any damaging minerals or pyrites which can be found in spanish deposits. Welsh slate is extracted from some of the world s finest deposits formed up to 590 million years ago.

These slate are supplied with out holes as standard. The welsh slates may then be re used. A welsh slate roof adds character and quality to any building. We also supply a wide range of reclaimed roof tiles including reclaimed welsh roof slate.

Welsh slate roofing is commonly removed from roofs after 100 years not because they have failed but because the roof timbers holding them up have failed. They are renowned for the consistency of their colour and texture. There are five colours that naturally arise from the quarries of welsh slate. Slate roofing welsh slate cwt y bugail.

Bangor blue slates also have a negligible water absorption rate compared with softer spanish slate making welsh slate far more suited to the harsh irish climate. This is not only a testament to the material itself but also to the craftsmen who laid it. Our selection includes slates in a range of colours synonymous with the welsh slate industry including soft purple and classic blue. Slate roofing is one of the most robust and hard wearing forms of roofing ever available.

Heather blue is enhanced by subtle variations in colour and natural markings that emphasize it true natural beauty. An attractive blue roofing slate with a purple hint and fine grained riven texture. Welsh slate roof tiles create a stunning and dramatic finish to your home with a range of different colours available and the colour is retained over the lifespan of the slate and does not fade with time. For more information on welsh slates and which slates are best for your latest roofing project don t hesitate to call our team on 01752.

Roofing slate is available in three of these penrhyn heather blue penrhyn heather red and cwt y bugail dark blue grey whereas architectural products are available in four all of the above plus penrhyn heather grey. Welsh slate has been used as floor tiles in domestic and commercial applications for hundreds of years.