New Welsh Slate Roof Tiles

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.

New welsh slate roof tiles.

Davinci slate delivers the highest levels of beauty without the typical challenges of a natural slate roof. Heather blue is enhanced by subtle variations in colour and natural markings that emphasize it true natural beauty. 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. Our slate is also available in different thicknesses so you re sure to find something to suit your building project.

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. Welsh penrhyn slate an attractive blue roofing slate with a purple hint and fine grained riven texture. 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. Penrhyn quarry has been producing roofing slate since the thirteenth century.

We also supply a wide range of reclaimed roof tiles including reclaimed welsh roof slate. Davinci slate delivers on that promise with its astonishing versatility. Our selection includes slates in a range of colours synonymous with the welsh slate industry including soft purple and classic blue. The earliest records of slate used in north wales are from the roman fort at seqontium caernarfon circa 77ad.

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. Natural slate from welsh slate s penrhyn ffestiniog and cwt y bugail quarries produces the finest roofing slates in the world. Our tiles are engineered to be lighter to resist impact and to maintain their color longer. Some homes were created with the promise of a slate roof in mind.

Penryn celtic 500mm x 300mm units from welsh slate were specified for this self build project in county down. Reclaimed materials are ideal for making repairs or for matching the roof of an extension to that of an older structure.