Looking at the geology of spanish slate we can trace its origins back 400 million years ago.
Spanish roof slates review.
Siga is one of the leading suppliers of spanish slate in the uk and offers warranties up to 75 years on some of their ranges.
A spanish slate tile roof benefits from the beauty of a natural material as well as the functional benefits of being weatherproof and long lasting.
It gives your roof a stunning timeless finish and as well as being aesthetically pleasing comes with a number of other benefits.
The geology of spanish slate vs welsh slate in comparison to the more indigenous types of slate such as penrhyn welsh slate spanish slate is a relative newcomer to the irish and uk roofing market having only been widely available since the 1980s.
It s universally acknowledged that welsh slate is the best quality.
Ssq del carmen first roofing slate has a distinctive riven texture.
At buy roof slate we supply quality natural spanish roof slate produced to meet the standards required and determined by our varied climate here in the uk.
Nowadays around 75 of global production originates from spain so it is hardly surprising that spanish slates present a tempting alternative to those building their own home.
So good in fact that a welsh friend who recently migrated to australia says her slate roof was stolen from her garden back home in wales after it was removed for repairs.
Spanish canadian welsh which slate is best for your roof.
Slate bought in bulk can also save a few bucks in the long run.
The import of spanish slate has grown exponentially over the past few decades due to its combination of cost effectiveness and aesthetic appeal.
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Marley birkdale fibre cement roof slates.
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Fibre cement slate is lighter.
Synthetic slate roof tiles prices or second generation tiles manufactured from a mix of different slates are more affordable options.
For many years bangor blue slates from wales were the most popular and widely available roofing slates in ireland.
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The deep blue black colour is totally natural and will not fade even in the strongest sunlight.
Our range of spanish slate is extensive and includes a range of textures thicknesses colours and edges to suit projects of all sizes.
Maintenance for spanish slate roofing tiles is fairly minimal.