Natural & Synthetic Slate Materials We Install
We guide you in selecting the ideal slate material to match your home's architecture, local heritage guidelines, and budget.
Natural Welsh Slate
Widely considered the finest slate in the world. Unmatched durability, beautiful blue-grey hue, and a lifespan often exceeding 100 years. Ideal for premium new builds and heritage conservation.
Natural Spanish Slate
A highly popular, cost-effective natural slate option. Delivers excellent durability and a gorgeous dark grey/black finish that complements contemporary and traditional Irish homes.
Synthetic / Fibre Cement Slate
Lightweight, perfectly uniform, and highly resilient. Synthetic slates offer a modern, clean look at a lower material cost, while still providing excellent weather protection.
How We Install a Premium Slate Roof
Thorough Inspection & Quote
Lewis personally ascends the roof to check structures, battens, and valley conditions. We provide options and clear, upfront pricing.
Preparation & Breathable Membrane
We strip the old roof and lay high-grade breathable underlay membrane. This creates a secondary weatherproofing barrier that allows your house to breathe.
Battening & Slate Laying
Treated timber battens are secured at precise gauge intervals. Slates are hand-graded, trimmed, and double-nailed using copper or aluminum rust-resistant nails.
Leadwork & Ridge Finishing
Valleys, chimneys, and abutments are flashed using premium lead code. Ridge tiles are bedded in robust sand-cement mortar or dry-fixed securely.