Slate Worktops

Welsh slate is generally considered to be amongst the very highest quality slate available and as such it is in extremely high demand in countries all over the world. Many of the quarrying companies in North Wales , where the majority of Welsh slate is sourced from, end up exporting quite a significant portion of the slate they recover to overseas destinations. Most of the exported slate, as well as the Welsh slate that remains in the UK will end up being used as building materials, usually roof tiles. Many construction firms who are committed to working to a very high standard will insist on using Welsh slate for their roofing tiles as it is known as some of the very best quality slate available.

Most of the retailers who stock Welsh slate products will sell it directly to the consumer by the square metre. Welsh slate products can be quite expensive when purchased from a specialist retailer which is why many people, particularly those who live in or near North Wales , will prefer to buy slate directly from one of the companies that quarry the slate. These companies are usually quite happy to sell directly to the members of the public and it is sometimes possible to get a very good deal on Welsh slate when you buy directly from the source. Some of these firms will be willing to give their customers a significant discount when they purchase a large quantity of Welsh slate.