Welsh natural slate
- 20°+
- 100+ years
- ££££ Premium
Natural slate · Slate
Blue-black natural slate. The most widely used slate in the UK today.
About this roof covering
Natural slate from Spain gives the real-slate look at a lower price than Welsh. Quality varies between quarries, so we use graded, tested slate from reputable sources for a long, trouble-free life.
- Typical minimum pitch
- 20° and steeper
- Typical lifespan
- 75–100 years
- Weight
- Light
- Relative cost
- £££ Higher
- Coverage
- About 20 slates (500 × 250 mm) per m²
- Style
- Traditional · Slate
Colours
- Blue-grey
- Black
Good for
Pros
- Genuine slate for less
- Colourfast
- Light
Things to consider
- Quality depends on the quarry
- Slower to lay than tiles
Where you'll see it: Re-slated terraces and new homes.
Figures are typical guides and vary by manufacturer and roof. We’ll confirm what suits your roof at a free inspection. The picture is an illustration.
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- 20°+
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Book a free inspection, or send a few photos for a free online estimate. No deposit, and you only pay when the job is done.
- No depositPay on completion, once you’re happy
- Free inspectionWith a fixed, written quote
- 24/7 call-outsFor leaks and storm damage