Welsh Roofing Slate Sizes

Reclaimed welsh roof slates have been quarried for hundred of years today many quarries have closed so reclaimed slates can be the slate of choice when match an existing property roof.

Welsh roofing slate sizes.

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. On this page you will find our standard sizes all calibrated in thickness. Welsh slates have been a popular choice of roofing material for centuries its durability as a roofing material is unrivalled. Firstly the durability of welsh slate is almost incomparable with resistance to uv weathering and chemicals making only adding to the incredible longevity welsh.

Interestingly slates of different sizes were named after female nobility a system devised by general hugh warburton at the penrhyn quarry in 1738. 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. Therefore while coverage can depend on the size of slates you choose you can expect to spend between 30 and 40 per square meter when using natural.

This page has also been translated into polish thanks to valeria alexandrova. With the closure of the of the two main pit quarries back in the 1800 s the east midlands area has been eagerly awaiting a random diminishing product that replicates the rustic beauty of the original swithland slate that has given the area its distinctive charm. This system of naming slate sizes after female nobility was devised by general hugh warburton at penrhyn quarry in 1738. Welsh slate is commonly considered as the source of the finest roofing slates in the world and welsh slate tiles have numerous benefits for roofing and other applications.

Quarried in blaenau ffesiniog snowdonia north wales from quality slate rock a by product of the famous roofing slate that once roofed the world. 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. The welsh slates may then be re used. All sizes are in inches length and then width.

These slate are supplied with out holes as standard. This system went on to become an industry standard for over two centuries. The slate industry of north and mid wales traditional names and sizes of slates. Traditionally hand split welsh slate flooring tiles have a unique natural appearance.

The cost of a slate roof can vary depending on the size of the project and the type of slate you choose. However you can typically expect to pay between 1 30 and 1 70 per individual slate. In addition a second hand welsh slate has a typical value of 60 of a new slate. The beautiful and elegant swithland slate is an important feature of buildings in the east midlands.

Reclaimed slates have a natural weathered apperance witch cannot be replicated by a new roofing slate we allways try to stock most sizes of slate but please. An attractive blue roofing slate with a purple hint and fine grained riven texture.