Homebuilding & Renovating

Buyer’s guide to slate roofs

Prized for its timeless natural appearance, impressive service life and excellent durability, slate is a popular roofing solution for many self-builders and renovators. However, there’s more than just aesthetics to think about. One of the first things to check is the origin of your slates. Plus, with such varied quality levels available, how do you know whether the product is up to the task? Installation and maintenance are also crucial.

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Roof slates come in an array of textures, thicknesses and colours, some of which are inherently linked with certain geographical regions of the country. “The prestigious slate mines in Cornwall, Cumbria and Wales all produce unique

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