Westmorland Slate Roof Tiles

Where the roof already exists reclaimed slate offers the property owner the opportunity to find a good match to their current roof covering yet at a fraction of the cost of new.

Westmorland slate roof tiles.

The history westmorland slates. Beautiful westmorland green slate from all slates uk limited. Interestingly westmorland slates have been quarried opencast since the late 17th century they are a superb roofing material. Employment at the mine was in excess of 100 men.

Further extensive expansion took place during the later part of 19th century and by 1891 3000 tonnes per year were being extracted. Burlington grey slate and westmorland green slate. We produce westmorland green roofing slates in three different formats the three roofing slates formats are. The width never being less than half the length.

Balmoral grey slate. Originating from the lake district cumbria westmorland green slate is a fine looking slate with a delicate green colour and has been quarried in the area for over 400 years. The burlington westmorland green is quite possibly the most famous and best quality green slate found anywhere in the world. Patterns are cut to fixed dimensions of length and width.

Where a roof has a shallower pitch larger sizes of pattered slates can be used. It is a thick textured beautiful green slate which covers many of the uk s and ireland s most prestigious and landmark buildings.