New Welsh Slate Roof Tiles

Heather blue is enhanced by subtle variations in colour and natural markings that emphasize it true natural beauty.

New welsh slate roof tiles.

Welsh penrhyn slate an attractive blue roofing slate with a purple hint and fine grained riven texture. Its durability which sets it apart from other slates is derived from its density and the geological formation found in that part of north wales. Always hire a professional roofer if you are not interested in the new look tiles commonly offered by contractors you can order for specially manufactured weathered slate tiles for a more authentic look for your home. We also supply a wide range of reclaimed roof tiles including reclaimed welsh roof slate.

Penryn celtic 500mm x 300mm units from welsh slate were specified for this self build project in county down. Penrhyn quarry has been producing roofing slate since the thirteenth century. Davinci slate delivers on that promise with its astonishing versatility. Some homes were created with the promise of a slate roof in mind.

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. The earliest records of slate used in north wales are from the roman fort at seqontium caernarfon circa 77ad. Firstly the durability of welsh slate is almost incomparable with resistance to uv weathering and chemicals making only adding to the incredible longevity welsh slate tends to have a productive lifespan of 100 years. Our tiles are engineered to be lighter to resist impact and to maintain their color longer.

Reclaimed materials are ideal for making repairs or for matching the roof of an extension to that of an older structure. Club together all the tiles requisite accessories and labour and it wouldn t be unusual to spend in the region of 15 000 18 000 for a project of this scale depending on where you source your slate and local labour prices. Our selection includes slates in a range of colours synonymous with the welsh slate industry including soft purple and classic blue. These slate are supplied with out holes as standard.

For instance welsh roof tiles price survey from bso roofing supplies online shows it cost as much as 5 30 per tile including vat. From these sources welsh slate has been used and crafted by many generations of people from all walks of life from the iron age to present day.