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Yorkshire Stone Roofing

Updated: May 31, 2023

We have premium roofing slates available in a variety of price points.

We provide a superior product in the form of Yorkshire stone slates, commonly called Yorkshire Grey.

Roof slates made from Yorkshire stone are very durable.

You may expect them to endure as long as your house does with regular care.

Slates made from Yorkshire stone are known for their longevity.

Yorkstone roof slates are one of the most long-lasting options since they are resistant to fire and the elements.

Yorkstone is a high-quality slate that is often used in agricultural buildings including farmhouses, barn conversions, and additions.

Many homeowners like stone slate roofing because of its natural beauty and durability. Whether your home is a country cottage in the Peak District or an apartment in the heart of the city, a stone roof may give it instant curb appeal.

Those who choose to install stone slate roofing systems are likely to be pleased with the results, since these roofs are both aesthetically pleasing and very resilient.

Stone slates are a kind of roofing material mined from underground quarries.

Due to the unique formation of these deposits, stone may be easily divided into thin sheets along bedding planes, making for excellent roofing tiles.

The stones, often sandstones or limestones, are simple to split and polish to a glossy sheen.

Stone tiles may be layered on top of one another to create a new roof.

Yorkshire Stone is used to create the'slates'

The material itself is irrelevant to the meaning of the word "slate," which relates to the method through which it is used.

Yorkshire stone slates have been used for centuries to cover the roofs of many homes and factories throughout the county.

Because of its composition, stone is very resistant to the elements and very long-lasting.

It's likely that many of the slates taken from historic roofs will be well over a century old. Evidence of the durability of Yorkshire stone and hope for a long future of service. Traditionally, Yorkstone slates are set in descending courses.

Larger slates are used at the roof's base, while smaller ones are used in successive levels higher up.

Roofs tiled with Yorkshire stone are beautiful and valuable additions to any home. Typically, the sizes of Yorkstone slates are unpredictable.

The sizes range in length and breadth.

The bigger slates go at the bottom and the smaller ones go at the top when laying slates. A highly satisfying outcome may be achieved with this strategy, despite its relative difficulty to learn.

In the picture to the side, you can see how the courses gradually become smaller as they go up the roof, a detail that goes unnoticed by most but which contributes to the roof's overall aesthetic appeal and feeling of harmony.

Yorkstone slates may be as tall as 1 metre (40") or as short as 300mm (12").

Slates may be as large as 800 millimetres (32 inches) in width or as little as 150 millimetres (6 inches) in width.

This kind of slating is often used throughout northern England and Scotland.

A slate roof is difficult to install and requires a skilled slater, but the end result is a durable, high-quality roof that will stand the test of time and look great doing it.



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