Roof Slating
Slate is a metamorphic rock. it is impermeable, hard, fine grained, quick drying, frost resistant and splits easily into thin leaves which are perfect for roofing applications.
The quality and type of tile varies across the country, there are variations in naturally formed and manmade slates. There are manmade imitations of stone slates made from moulded concrete, as well as slate imitations made from slate dust, glass fibre and a mix of fibre and cement. Slate was most popular during Victorian and Edwardian periods and is one of the most expensive options often used in heritage work. Stone slates are the most expensive to buy and lay, they are enormously heavy and required skilled handling and fixing.
Bedded hip on a fibre cement roof
Fibre Cement Roof
Lead Valley on fibre cement roof
We use a variety of suppliers depending on the roofing specification, below are just some of the tiles that we use for different asthetic and environmental requirements.
Birkdale Slates
A fibre cement slate with a semi-matt finish, particularly suited to retail, office and other developments where complex roof geometry is required.
Rivendale Slates
Rivendale slates offer the latest in outstanding aesthetics. The finely detailed textured surface and dressed edge closely resemble natural slate and will add the appeal of a natural slate look to any roof. This combined with the lightweight strength and durability of Rivendale slates make them a perfect choice for all projects.
Duo Edgemere Slates
A concrete interlocking slate designed to look like and blend with smaller format slates found in many regions, whilst retaining the precise look of Edgemere.
Melbourn Slates
The Melbourn reconstituted slate has been developed to provide a lightweight product that closely resembles natural slate in composition and appearance, but is easier and simpler to install. The Melbourn interlocking slate roofing system has one of the fastest slate fixing methods, which makes for economical installation costs.
Thrutone Slates
A fibre cement slate with a smooth finish and square cut edges offer the low profile slate look at a truly economical price.
Natural Penrhyn Slates
These slates come in a wide variety of colours and finishes. The various finishes are known as fine grained, riven, flamed and fine rubbed. It is exeptionally durable, unaffected by normal extremes of temperature and is highly resistant to acids, alkalis and other chemicals.
