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Best value for money slates

mikewest · 2006-01-07 09:40:44

O.K. I know that I am asking how long is a piece of string but what is the best value for money roofing slate on the market. This question is inspired by this thread. I am in the unhappy situation of having to build a house on a half a budget but I still want to use materials that won't have me spending money unnecessarily…

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07-01-2006 10:40am

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mikewest

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O.K. I know that I am asking how long is a piece of string but what is the best value for money roofing slate on the market. This question is inspired by this thread. I am in the unhappy situation of having to build a house on a half a budget but I still want to use materials that won't have me spending money unnecessarily on repairs over the coming years. I have seen Tegral trutone? slates used on my mothers house and on a neighbours house and they seem to be holding up pretty well. I know that if I could afford it I would use Blue Bangor natural slates as they would outlast me and my kids and thay are the traditional roofing where I am intending to build.

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#2 08-01-2006 5:44am
rooferPete

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Hi,

A step above the man made would IMO start with D'Angers natural slate, (French) guarantee for Angers Trelaze is 35 years.

Samaca 39 (Spanish) 30 year guarantee, Samaca 59 30 year guarantee, ( a thicker / heavier slate but to do it right costs a lot more because of preparation).

Del Carmen, (Northern Spain) very good quality 75 year guarantee.

Penryhn (Blue Bangor) again who needs a guarantee ? but to satisfy the marketing department I think they give a 100 year guarantee.

Burlington and Westmorland Green well I am allowed to dream

Probably in that order price wise too, of course there are the rare Killoran Irish natural slates and a few more but the last time I priced them they were around £15.00 each.

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