Grey Slate & Stone Company Profile
Grey Slate & Stone is a family operated business which specialises in the manufacture and provision of natural stone and slate products to domestic and commercial clients. Based in Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog in Snowdonia, the company sources the slate and stone from reputable quarries throughout the world as well as locally sourced Welsh slate. There are numerous products which can be made using slate and stone including: roofing tiles, sills, paving, coping, tiles, walling, worktops and hearths.
Welsh slate has, for over 150 years, been at the forefront of the stone market and products are renowned for quality and durability within commercial and domestic sectors. Grey Slate & Stone is a specialist in the production and supply of Welsh slate in dark blue grey, heather and plum colours.
The company is proud to manufacture and sell native Welsh slate, but also understand that today’s market demands alternative and more cost effective slate products. These issues have led Grey Slate & Stone to source quality slate materials from other well established quarries throughout the world. The friendly and experienced team has the knowledge and understanding to assist customers in specifying the best and most suitable material for a particular use. Bespoke products can be manufactured to exact specification in either a modern or traditional appearance.
Grey Slate & Stone has its own transport fleet service for large orders and standard orders are sent via a national network of delivery companies. Deliveries are available Monday to Friday throughout the UK.
The product range includes:
Welsh Roofing Slate
Welsh slate is widely specified for roofing applications as it has a natural beauty and offers a life expectancy of around 100 years. The slate is mined from slate deposits that were formed over 500 million years ago and is regarded as the best roofing material available. Tile sizes range from 400 x 200mm to 600 x 300mm.
Slate Hearths
Every slate hearth is finished to an exceptional standard with the face and three front edges fine rubbed and cut into the specified size and shape. Bespoke colour options include Brazilian Mont Black slate with a mid-grey to black colour, Welsh slate in dark blue or Welsh hard grey slate in dark plum. Edge options can include square with a slight chamfer or 6mm chamfer, full or half circle bullnose or pencil round. Standard ranges include Welsh blue grey, Welsh blue riven and Welsh heather grey in sizes 1300 x 300 x 30mm, 1300 x 400 x 30mm or 1300 x 500 x 30mm.
Welsh Flooring Slate Tiles
Welsh flooring slates feature a strong, dense and durable natural finish that is ideal for domestic and commercial flooring projects and is available in dark blue and heather colour options. Sizes range from 300 x 300 x 12mm to 600 x 300 x 10mm and Welsh fine rubbed tiles are available in 300 x 300 x 10mm and 600 x 300 x 10mm.
Mont Slate Flooring Tiles
Mont blue or black slate flooring tiles are calibrated by thickness and feature a natural face. With many styles, sizes and thicknesses available this range can be specified for kitchens, bathrooms, open plan areas, entrances and many more. Sizes range from 300 x 300 x 8mm to 900 x 600 x 13mm.
External Paving Slate
The external paving slate range is available in Welsh slate and imported blue grey options. The slate paving is suitable for patios, garden walkways and internal applications. The blue grey paving has a natural riven texture which is similar to the Welsh dark blue slate and comes in 600 x 300 x 20mm to 900 x 600 x 20mm sizes. The Welsh paving is available in sizes from 250 x 250 x 20mm to 600 x 400 x 20mm.
Welsh Slate Walling
Walling slate is a non-porous material and is extremely resistant to weathering and chemical attack and with a water absorption rate of less than 0.3% it is protected against frost damage. This highly durable slate is unaffected by temperature and UV light, is easily maintained and is highly compatible with other building materials. The company manufactures selected and specified Welsh dark blue slate in pillared or sawn finishes.
Slate Cladding
Slate is a highly effective and attractive cladding material which is extremely durable and which is unaffected by weather conditions. The slate is easily maintained and is suitable for a wide variety of building cladding or rain screen purposes on new and existing properties. The slate is available in riven or fine rubbed finishes.
Wall Coping
As slate is non-porous, it has the capability to withstand harsh weather conditions and is suitable for capping and sealing existing or new walls to prevent water penetration. Finishes include fine rubbed, riven and sawn.
Other Products
Grey Slate & Stone provides a range of other products including:
- Slate window sills
- Slate wine racks
- Slate placemats
- Adhesives and grouts
- Lithofin cleaning and maintenance products
Grey Slate & Stone prides itself on offering a wide range of slate products that are manufactured to exceptional standards. For projects which require a particular look or specification, the specialised customer services team can provide help and guidance in specifying the most appropriate product. The website provides detailed product information, delivery information, British Standards test results and installation advice.
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