At SSQ, we supply a range of high-quality slates. Most of our slates are mined in the prestigious slate producing area of Northwest Spain. We also exclusively supply Riverstone phyllite from our South American SSQ owned quarry.
Slate | Appearance | Usage | Origin |
Riverstone | Green-grey phyllitic sheen | Roofing, cladding, flooring, heritage properties, conservation areas | La Repressa quarry, Argentina |
Del Carmen | Deep blue-black colour, longitudinal grain, slightly rippled texture | Roofing, heritage properties, conservation areas | Del Carmen quarry, Cabrera Mountains, Northwest Spain |
Domiz | Rich blue-grey colour | Roofing – alternative to Welsh Ffestiniog slate | Cabrera Mountains, Northwest Spain |
Matacouta | Deep blue-black colour, thick cut, naturally riven texture | Roofing, cladding, exposed areas, harsh climates, Scottish architecture | Cabrera Mountains, Northwest Spain |
Del Prado | Black-blue colour, deep texture | Roofing | Cabrera Mountains, Northwest Spain |
Silverstone | Blue-black colour, smooth texture | Roofing, projects requiring a lightweight slate | Orense, Northwest Spain |
Natural slate is one of the oldest and most durable roofing materials available today. It also has a unique appearance often demanded by heritage property renovation guidelines in conservation areas and on Listed buildings.
When compared to man-made cement, concrete, and clay tiles, natural slate is easily the best option. It is longer lasting, more weather resistant, more cost-effective over its lifespan, and more aesthetically attractive.
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