Welsh Slate Roof Tiles Colours

Welsh slate has been used as floor tiles in domestic and commercial applications for hundreds of years.

Welsh slate roof tiles colours.

In addition a second hand welsh slate has a typical value of 60 of a new slate. The material is highly durable colour fast and with its high compressive and flexural strength make it an extremely strong flooring material which is easily maintained. This system went on to become an industry standard for over two centuries. These subtle and elegant colours are further complemented by the distinctive natural texture of slate creating an added dimension to any roof whilst the variety of colours can be used to create a pattern or subtle contrast in a design.

Interestingly slates of different sizes were named after female nobility a system devised by general hugh warburton at the penrhyn quarry in 1738. Roofing slate is available in three of these penrhyn heather blue penrhyn heather red and cwt y bugail dark blue grey whereas architectural products are available in four all of the above plus penrhyn heather grey. There are five colours that naturally arise from the quarries of welsh slate. In addition to roofing slate also manufacture flooring paving cladding walling worktops and landscaping products.

Welsh slate roofing material is available in two colours. Welsh slate roof tiles create a stunning and dramatic finish to your home with a range of different colours available and the colour is retained over the lifespan of the slate and does not fade with time.