Welsh Roof Slate Colours

500 x 300 and 500 x 250 up to 12 weeks delivery penrhyn is a non fading slate supplied with a.

Welsh roof slate colours.

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. An attractive blue roofing slate with a purple hint and fine grained riven texture. The colour of slate is largely dependent upon the location of the quarry it s extracted from. 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.

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. Welsh roofing slate is as renowned for its durability and long lifespan as it is its natural beauty. 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. The majority of slates from wales feature a grey and blue colouring.

Heather blue is enhanced by subtle variations in colour and natural markings that emphasize it true natural beauty. Holing can be arranged at additional cost. Welsh slate roofing material is available in two colours that reflect the true nature of beauty. Our selection includes slates in a range of colours synonymous with the welsh.

The welsh slates may then be re used. 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 combines beautifully with traditional and modern materials and provides the designer with a choice of colours and a natural distinctive texture. A welsh slate roof adds character and quality to any building.

Being slate suppliers in the lake district in north west england provides us with the perfect backdrop from which to deliver our great range of roofing flooring landscaping and bespoke slate and stone. These slate are supplied with out holes as standard. With a life expectancy of over 100 years it s not surprising that the material can be found on the roofs of stately homes and farm houses throughout the uk. There are even minor differences between the quarries in wales with penrhyn ffestiniog and cwt y bugail each producing slates with minor colour differences.

Uk slate are specialist slate importers and exporters of natural slate and stone from all around the globe. 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. What colour is welsh slate. 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.