SSQ News
Slateworks June 2008
Welcome to the second edition of Slateworks, our 'born-again' quarterly newsletter. Having recently returned from a trip to our quarry in far off Argentina, I'd like to dedicate this issue to my new-found colleagues there; to say "thanks!" for making my visit such an experience.
Slateworks Feb 2008
In welcoming to you to this, the first 'new' issue of Slateworks, I'm delighted to be able to say that business is going well. Our investment in the Riverstone quarry in San Luis has been a huge success and sales to all our markets, for both roofing slate and architectural stone, in the UK and internationally, continue to grow.
A partnership based on the right qualities
Since 1993 Octagon Developments has consistently won plaudits as the leading provider of luxury homes in London and the Home Counties. More than 70 awards in just 11 years bear testament to the quality of Octagon projects, earning them a reputation for the most desirable locations, the best architectural design and the delivery of outstanding build values.
A Midas touch for Western Counties housing!
Residential projects undertaken by an established partnership between regional market leaders Midas Homes and Western Counties Roofing are now benefiting from a smooth, integrated package of technical support and product supply from SSQ.
This relatively unique dialogue between manufacturer, supplier and developer has facilitated better long-term planning and project management with an improved availability of labour, a smooth flow of materials and the ability to readily deliver projects on time and within budget.
British Standard demands slates are sorted
The following BS clause is frequently ignored to save time and money often with disastrous and unsightly consequence. Alain Richard, SSQ's Technical Director, explains "Sorting slates by thickness is as an important part of the slating process as is fixing them. Slates must be graded on the ground, before being lifted to the roof. This is usually done during the holing process, but as slates are increasingly supplied pre-holed, the sorting and grading tends to be by-passed."