Slate benefits from a number of highly practical properties. It is exceptionally durable, unaffected by normal extremes of temperature and is highly resistant to acids, alkalis and other chemicals. It retains its colour, even in UV light and is impermeable to water.

In addition, it is non- combustible and compatible with all other building materials. Slate is easily maintained, making it an economical choice for all building purposes and is readily available In a variety of sizes, colours and textures.


Welsh Slate is available for roofing applications in eight elegant colours that are further complemented by the riven texture of slate.

These aesthetic qualities are combined with the material's natural durability and resistance to weather and temperature, making slate superbly adaptable and ideal for all environments

The variety of colours and special shaped slates can be used to create decorative bands or effects. These can be produced in most sizes to individual requirements.



As well as traditional Welsh and English slate, a full range of quality assured Chinese, Spanish and Brazilian slates are becoming more available as the demand for natural slate increases.

Chinese slate is available in at least six colours similar to colours found in the slate mines of the United Kingdom.



Many tile manufacturers are now supplying reconstituted man-made slate products for a wide range of applications.

Benfits include the versatility of the single lap slates which are designed to be laid to roof areas deemed to be too pitched for traditional double-lap slates.

These materials are usually composed of at least 60% crushed slate with stone, resin and glass-fibre reinforcement. No traces of cement or asbestos are found in most materials.

Reconstituted slates are not affected by the extremes of weather conditions or temperature.