A summerhouse in Cheltenham by Jonathan Rhind Architects, with a slate roof made from SSQ’s Riverstone phyllite, known for its quality as well as its thickness (12- 15mm), which gives it a rustic appearance
Many areas of the country are synonymous with slate roofs – the Lake District, Cornwall and most of Wales are full of period homes where these handsome grey stone tiles are closely associated with the vernacular style. It’s seen as a high-quality, timeless choice, and you may find that planners make it a condition of your house’s design that you specify slate, in order to fit in with what is used locally. However, this material is not restricted to traditionallooking properties: depending on the product, it can look crisp and modern, and be used as a cladding material as well as for roofing to achieve a seamless all-over appearance. While UK quarries still exist, Spain has now emerged as the most prolific producer of roofing in this material.
The country’s output accounts for 75% of global production of slate to be used for this application.
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