Roofing Materials
WELSH SLATE
Welsh Natural Slate Roof Tiles
Welsh slate is extremely long-lasting. It is resistant to acids, alkalis, and other chemicals and is unaffected by normal temperature extremes. It holds its color even when exposed to UV radiation and is water resistant. Welsh slate is non-combustible and works well with a variety of different materials.
Penrhyn Heather Blue Slate “Bangor Blue”
Quarry of origin: Penrhyn, Bethesda, Wales, UK
Slate mining occurred hundreds of years ago in the United Kingdom and North Wales, and when immigrants arrived in Australia, they brought this very natural UK stone with them.
One of the most commonly used slates is Penrhyn Heather Blue, sometimes known as Bangor Blue. Since the 13th century, the Penrhyn quarry has been producing roofing slate, and it is often recognized as the greatest in the world.
Penrhyn Heather Blue Slate “Bangor Blue”, Where did it come from?
Welsh slate roofs are a symbol of quality and beauty, and we believe the Heather Blue Slate, in particular, is the best.
Welsh Heather Blue slate has been sourced near Bethesda from quarries in North Wales since early Roman times, making it one of the greatest roofing materials available. Since the thirteenth century, Penrhyn Quarry has been the focal point for UK natural stone and has had an exceptional supply operation for over 400 years.
Over 590 million years ago, during the Cambrian era, these deposits were created. The movement of the tectonic plates put a lot of heat and pressure on the rock after around 400 million years, causing the crystals to re-align vertically. As a result, the world-famous Welsh slate was born.
Cwt-y-Bugail Slate
Quarry of origin: Cwt-y-Bugail, Ffestiniog, Wales, UK
Penrhyn Heather Blue and Cwt-y-Bugail (pronounced “kooh-tah bee-gayle”) are the two most common varieties of Welsh slate available today. They have a lot of things in common, yet they’re also different in a few respects.
Penrhyn Heather Blue slate is mined at the Penrhyn Quarry in Bethesda, Wales, as the name suggests. Because of its magnificent blue hue, it’s also known as “Bangor Blue” slate. The Penrhyn slate quarries have been mining this high-quality slate since the 1200s. Only 10% of the retrieved slate resources are considered good enough to be used in roofing materials.
Cwt-y-Bugail slate is mined near Ffestiniog, North Wales, from a vein of Welsh slate. This slate is notable for its somewhat rough surface and dark grey-blue-charcoal tint. Cwt-y-Bugail, the firm that mines this slate, has invested in cutting-edge technology to make slate tiles that are low-maintenance, long-lasting, and simply stunning – ideal for any Australian home.
A Truly Prestigious Roofing Material
Welsh Slate roofing slate is highly sought after for heritage and prestigious projects such as Buckingham Palace, Number 10 Downing Street, and St Pancras and King’s Cross Stations due to its combination of quality and aesthetics, as well as the huge format sizes accessible.
The distinct characteristics of Welsh Slate give building owners with a fully functional, long-lasting roof that also has an attractive appearance. Furthermore, roofing contractors profit from the technique of production because it requires less on-site grading, saving time and money, and the amount of breakages on site is normally low, saving time, money, and waste.
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