What size are slates?

Whilst the most commonly used slate size in England and Wales is 500x250mm or 20”x10”, this hides a variety of sizes from 400×250 in the North East, to 600×300 in the North West of England, with each region having a distinctive size to create a local ‘look’ and blend with the area.

How much lap is a slate?

Side lap gap – The gap between abutting slates should be between 1 – 5mm, most people these days quote 3mm, up to a maximum of 9mm for fibre cement slates.

How much is slate per sqm?

Of all of the options available, traditional concrete roofing tiles or slate, slate is proving to be a very attractive choice for many people because of its natural beauty and incredible durability. But how much is a new slate roof? Generally, you can expect a slate roof to cost between £40 and £60 per square metre.

How thick are slate roof tiles?

There are a wide variety of slate sizes, although a common large size is 600 x 300 mm. The quality (but also the weight) is determined by the thickness: Best: 4 mm thick. Medium strong: 5 mm.

How big of a slate do you need in England?

The most commonly used slate size in Southern England is 500x250mm and 400x250mm in Scotland and the North of England. Once you have chosen pitch and headlap, you’ll be able to determine the number of slates you’ll need per m 2 using our coverage tables.

What are the dimensions of a ton of slate?

The imperial and larger sizes were sold by the ton, not by count, and called “ton slates.” Traditional names of the sizes were Name Dimensions, inches Comment Queens 36 × 24 Rags 35 × 24 Imperial 30 × 24 Princesses 24 × 14 from Port Madoc only

Can a slate window sill be cut to size?

Our beautiful Welsh Slate window sills can be cut to any size, offer a high end finish to any room and will not expand, contract or become mouldy – all problems associated with natural or engineered timber products. Internal slate Sills are virtually maintenance free (dusting apart) they are an attractive and practical addition to any property.

Where do I get my slate from in Wales?

We supply architectural Welsh Slate from our own quarry on the picturesque Horseshoe Pass, near Llangollen, North Wales, as well as Welsh slate or stone from other Welsh quarries. We can manufacture bespoke one-offs cut to size slate or large volumes for flooring or cladding projects. The quarry is family owned and run.