Slate Roof Tiles

The slate industry has been an important part of the Welsh economy throughout history. Although it has suffered somewhat of a decline in recent years there are still a number of quarrying firms in Wales producing Welsh slate. Many of these firms are quite successful as there is a high global demand for Welsh slate as it is often considered by many industry experts to be amongst the very best quality slate available.

The majority of Welsh slate that is quarried in North Wales will end up used as a building material and it is very frequently used for roofing tiles. Welsh slate is also used to produce a variety of other items too and many people will invest in kitchen counter tops that are manufactured from Welsh slate. The hard wearing and durable nature of Welsh slate make it an ideal material to use for this purpose and countertops made from this material will last for many years. Welsh slate is also sometimes used to make paving tiles that can be used inside or out doors. It is a popular choice for interior tiles as it is a very attractive material that can be used to make some highly decorative interior fittings.

There are a number of companies that specialise in providing their clients with a variety of slate products and these firms will typically have a wide range of Welsh slate amongst their stock as well as slate from many other areas of the world.