SSQ’s Complete Range Of Products

Spanish Slate
Del CarmenDel Carmen
Roofing – Heritage properties & Conservation areas
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DomizDomiz
Roofing – alternative to Welsh Ffestiniog slate
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MatacoutaMatacouta
Roofing & Cladding – Exposed Areas, Harsh Climates, Scottish Architecture
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Del PradoDel Prado
Roofing
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SilverstoneSilverstone
Roofing – Lightweight Slate
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Deep Blue-Black Colour, w/Longitudinal Grain & Slightly Rippled Texture Rich Blue-Grey Colour Deep Blue-Black Colour, w/Thick Cut, Naturally Riven Texture Black-Blue Colour, w/Deep Texture Blue-Black Colour, w/Smooth Texture
Argentina Phyllite
riverstoneRiverstone
Roofing, Flooring & Cladding – Heritage Properties & Conservation areas
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Green-Grey Phyllitic Sheen Colour
This stunning job using Del Carmen First. The project previously took home the award for Roof Slating at UK Roofing Awards, hosted by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC).

SSQ Spanish natural slate

Spanish slate accounts for a high percentage of the slates used for roofing projects in the UK and Ireland. As an alternative to traditional Welsh and Cornish slate, Spanish slate equals these slates in terms of both appearance and performance. If you’re an architect or roofing specialist and you want the best slates for your next project, Spanish slates from SSQ are an excellent choice.

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SSQ Argentina Phyllite

Phyllite is a type of metamorphic rock, that forms when shale is subjected to incredible heat and pressure for hundreds of millions of years underground. The resulting material is an outstanding natural stone that’s perfectly suited to roofing, flooring, cladding and much more.

Harder, denser and stronger than slate, or any of its other competitor materials, phyllite nevertheless splits easily during processing, and the mica particles on its surface give it an unmistakable ‘phyllitic sheen’.

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Riverstone cladding low wall

Testimonials

It was an absolute pleasure to meet you today, and I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your time and a wonderfully informative CPD.

The whole team really enjoyed it, and you definitely conveyed your passion and knowledge of your products!

I would say I will keep SSQ in mind for future projects, but they always have been. However, I have definitely left with a need to utilise more slate in my design work!

Michael Clifton BSc ACIAT - Oakbridge Bespoke Homes Ltd

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SSQ Matacouta slate was chosen as the most sympathetic option. Its consistency and competitive price make it a clear winner over indigenous slates.

Historic Scotland

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The quality and strength were there, the colour was similar to indigenous Welsh slate and its ‘traditional’ look was in keeping with the surrounding community. In fact, as I had used it on my own Edwardian house, I knew it was a good slate!

Julian Bohling, OSP Architecture

Testimonials

Everyone liked Sarria: the client was delighted with its appearance and its consistency made it easy to cut and lay.

Gary Lambert, Complete Roofing Contractors

Testimonials

It is a very attractive development and we needed something equally attractive and of equally high quality for the roofing material. SSQ Del Carmen slate is top quality, and we liked the colour and texture. What’s more, it is very good value. I’d have no hesitation choosing it again.

Mr Keith Wills, Clancy's Building Manager

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With the roofs being such a visible feature, the choice of roofing slate was a significant decision. We involved the roofing contractor at an early stage in the selection process and they recommended SSQ’s Del Carmen Blue-black slates. Although it’s not an indigenous slate, it is an excellent match for the originals and, having used Spanish slate on other projects, we know the quality is there.

Richard Thorpe, Ridge and Partners LLP

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We specified SSQ First Domiz Blue-grey roofing slate for both technical and aesthetic reasons:its strength and quality gives the performance needed and its cold, hard, colour provides a dramatic foil to the rich warmth of the western red cedar walls.

Mark Webber, Architect, Nichols Brown Webber

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The choice of slates was made easier due to the quality of product you provide and the support of Gary Firth throughout the process – which I much appreciate. Gary is a good ambassador for your company.

Pat Murray, Senior Project Engineer, Alvance Group

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SSQ Rocaber Blue-grey slate was actually chosen at the initial design-concept stage. A natural slate roof was in keeping with the traditional local architecture.

Tom Ewan, Architect at Model Developments

Testimonials

Being both high quality and cost-effective, Matacouta slate from SSQ is proving very popular with specifiers and contractors alike for refurbishment as well as for new build projects.

Mr Roy Clark, Baxter Clark and Paul

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SSQ Ultra Del Carmen slates come with a 75-year guarantee and that was important. Not only that, the on-site services promised – and delivered – by SSQ enabled a smooth and easy workflow.

Stuart Howes, Architect

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Working in a conservation area brings a special responsibility. SSQ Riverstone slate fits perfectly, its tone and texture blending seamlessly with its surroundings.

Joan Kinane, Architect

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Case Study

SSQ’s exceptional slate contributes to award-nominated heritage restoration

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SSQ’s Riverstone provides reliable roofing solution for a piece of Cornish mining history

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SSQ’s Riverstone helps to restore part of Cornwall’s agricultural history

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In with the new: SSQ’s Del Carmen restores Southampton University library

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SSQ’s Riverstone raises the roof at Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy

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