Tiles

SLATE

It’s seen as a high-quality, timeless choice, and you may find that planners make it a condition of your house’s design that you specify slate, in order to fit in with what is used locally. However, this material is not restricted to traditional-looking properties: depending on the product, it can look crisp and modern, and be used as a cladding material as well as for roofing to achieve a seamless all-over appearance.

While UK quarries still exist, Spain has now emerged as the most prolific producer of roofing in this material. The country’s output accounts for 75% of global production of slate to be used for this application.

Material benefits

Slate has many advantages over other roofing coverings, mainly due to the fact that it’s a natural stone product, giving it a unique and distinctive appearance. Slate tiles also offer more variety in size and thickness,

It is also completely fireproof, making it one of the safest roofing options in the industry. Most conventional solutions have a life expectancy of around 30 years, while slate products can last well over a century, making them an extremely durable and reliable solution. The only downside to investing in higher quality slate materials is that this is usually reflected in the price – but it’s worth investing in for the longevity.