Steps in manufacture:

- Surveying. With vertical exploration surveys we collect and analyse samples of material for purity and performance characteristics.

- Excavation. Using explosives and heavy machinery we remove right to the top of the seam the soil and rock overlying the slate.

- Extraction. We remove the slate from the seam and sort for usable pieces.

- Transport of large blocks. The rocks are moved to the production building.

- Sawing. Slate blocks are sawn from the primary stones. Depending on the characteristics of the stone, blocks are sawn to produce the appropriate format.

- Splitting. At this stage workers separate out thin slate sheets with a hammer and chisel.

-Cut. The separate slate sheets are processed and shaped with cutting machines.

-Packing. In this step the different types and sizes are sorted out ​​and packed in wooden pallets.

-Stock. In line with company marketing policy and depending on the turnover of each product, a sufficient number of pallets are stocked to meet demand. This allows us to respond to orders with minimum waiting time and efficient use of finance.

-Loading up. Loading of trucks for transport to the port or final destination must respectmaximum allowable weight limitations.

1 Durability. Good quality slate does not deteriorate. It can last for many decades withoutyou having to do anything to your roof. Reroofing a building is an expensive and critical job; in our view it is preferable to do it right the first time and have no worries later.

2 Ecological. The manufacturing process is much less hostile to the environment than those of cement tiles or zinc. (See the section on the environment)

3 Health. Slate contains no added chemicals or hazardous substances. It is merely natural stone.

4 Fire resistance. You can be sure that your roof will not burn easily.

5 Attractive colour and remarkable brilliance. You will notice changes in gloss according toyour point of observation and the angle of the sun. This quality of slate is hard to match with another material.

6 Almost noiseless. Slate is a good acoustic damper. For example, the metallic clatter of rain on a zinc roof is not your problem.

7 Versatile design. We have multiple formats for you to choose the one you like.

8 Thermal insulation. The thermal absorption factor is very low compared to other materials. This means that both heat and cold, penetrate slowly through slate.

9 Appearance. Although this parameter is very subjective, most people might agree that a well-made slate roof is far more attractive to look at than many other materials.

10 Prestige. For many years the above combination of reasons has made slate the material frequently selected for landmark edifices all over Europe. Architects continue to adorn their creations with slate; on roofs and facades, for both modern and classical buildings, as well in the public as in the private domain.

Need more reasons?

If you're concerned about the price, consider also the when and how-much of having to replace a different type of roof after a relatively short time; not to mention all the mess and inconvenience perhaps over a several weeks. And of course, the roof being one of the most visible parts of the building, a quality covering enhances the house’s economic value. Another relevant point about the price is that because the cost of cover material is a relatively small percentage of the total cost of a roof, choosing slate over, say, tiles does not make a very large difference proportionally.

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