Choosing the right roof slate for your pitched roofing project

Picking the right kind of natural looking roof tile for your roof project can be a difficult subject, however you can’t get any better than choosing one of the roof tiles below. If you are looking for that natural look then these popular tiles do just that and can give any grand project a classically attractive finish. Make sure you instruct your pitched roofing contractor on the kind of look and feel you want as this isn’t a full list of options available.The Welsh slateWelsh slate is believed to be the toughest natural slate in the world. It is said to have the longest lifecycle (100 years plus) when compared with other slates and is readily available in a wide variety of colours, although the most popular is in it’s natural state colouring and rugged texture. Welsh slate tiles have been quarried for hundreds of years and in the sixteenth century became the principle export of Wales. It is a very popular roof tile and is often used on cathedrals, libraries, offices and public buildings, again suiting but not exclusive to a rural setting.

The Spanish slateThe Northern slate producing region of Spain has unique geological characteristics that are evident in the durability and natural aesthetics of Spanish slate. Spanish slate is used by pitched roofing contractors throughout the Britain and the world for most roofing projects including residential developments, commercial and retail buildings, hotels and leisure projects, and are all regularly specified with natural slate roofing. Its natural aesthetics and durability make it the perfect roofing material.It is a cheap and readily available alternative to other slate and it has similar characteristics to locally quarried slate and is long lasting. Spanish slate is also suitable for the restoration and repair and is often chosen by councils and public authorities for this purpose.The Westmoreland slateWestmoreland slate originates from Cumbria and the Lake District and has been quarried for almost 300 years. It is olive green in colour and has a beautiful rugged texture formed from volcanic ash which is hundreds of millions of years old. The olive colour results from chlorous acid embedded within the rock. The slates are usually random in size and shape and are used to compliment rural areas in buildings such as church halls, cottages, country estates and hotels.Westmorland slate is well known throughout the World and are quite expensive to source and as such the Fesco Lake Green tile and Balmoral Green Slate can be a lesser expensive alternative. A good pitched roofing contractor should help you find alternativesThe Rosemary tileThe Rosemary tile adds beauty and character to any pitched roof and has been in use for over 160 years. Produced from Etruria Marl, Rosemary comes in avariety of red tones that create attractive and beautifully regimented roofs. The distinctively random look of the Rosemary Craftsman tile offers a more hand craft clay style and typically vintage.The Rosemary tile is a relatively new tile compared with previously mentioned slates, however, is used throughout the UK and very popular on both new buildings and new housing estates as well as more traditional buildings. Rosemary tiles are modern in style and suit modern guttering systems.Whatever your roofing project be sure to get the full facts on the type of roof tile that will best sort your finish. This is by no means an exhaustive list of roofing tiles and a good pitched roofing contractor will be able to give you a much better view on what’s available.About the AuthorEast Yorkshire Roofing Services offer full no obligation quotes and can give advice on any aspect of your Hull pitched roofing project.