SSQ - Slate Supplier with a Range of Roofing Slates

SSQ offers a range of Spanish Slate options for different projects, including Del Carmen, Domiz, Del Prado, Silverstone, and Matacouta. With over 40 years of experience, SSQ provides top-quality natural slate products to roofers and contractors in the UK. Whether it's for roofing, landscaping or flooring, SSQ is a preferred choice for materials like Spanish slates and Argentinian Phyllite. Contact us for tailored natural slate options to meet your specifications.

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Benefits of Using Spanish Slate

Spanish slate is a unique material formed over millions of years in the earth's crust. It is highly regarded for its quality, resilience, and aesthetic appeal. The northern part of Spain has abundant slate reserves, with about 90% of the internationally used slate originating from Spain.

Spanish slate is versatile and durable, making it an excellent choice for roofing applications. Whether for traditional or modern structures, residential or commercial buildings, Spanish slate is a premier option. Its longevity and adaptability have solidified its reputation in the construction industry.

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Comparing Spanish Slate to Other Varieties

Spanish slate boasts exceptional resistance to weathering and extreme temperatures, ensuring its performance and appearance remain intact for decades. Its low water absorption rate further enhances its durability, making it resistant to cracking and freeze-thaw cycles.

In contrast, Brazilian slate tends to have a more inconsistent quality and colour range compared to Spanish slate. While it may offer unique colour variations, the overall reliability and long-term performance may not match that of Spanish slate. Chinese slate, on the other hand, is commonly known for its affordability but often lacks the same level of quality and durability as Spanish slate.

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Environmentally Friendly Processing

At the quarries we partner with in Spain, slate extraction is achieved with very little environmental impact. Low electricity diamond cutters are used to extract the slate from the quarries where it is then split into individual slates, often by hand. Compared to the heavy industrial methods of producing clay and concrete tiles, slate extraction and production is one of the most sustainable solutions for producing roofing materials.

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Why Choose SSQ as Your Slate Supplier?

With a track record for excellence stretching back 40 years, SSQ is the premium natural slate supplier you can trust. Our extensive product selection means we can cater to the needs of virtually any project, with our decades of expertise ensuring we tailor the perfect solution to your needs.

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Another stunning job completed with SSQ Del Carmen, using a traditional scallop effect, with @nsqbridlice

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SSQ Ultra Del Carmen slates come with a 75-year guarantee and that was important. Not only that, the on-site services promised – and delivered – by SSQ enabled a smooth and easy workflow.

Stuart Howes, Architect

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SSQ Matacouta slate was chosen as the most sympathetic option. Its consistency and competitive price make it a clear winner over indigenous slates.

Historic Scotland

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It was an absolute pleasure to meet you today, and I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your time and a wonderfully informative CPD.

The whole team really enjoyed it, and you definitely conveyed your passion and knowledge of your products!

I would say I will keep SSQ in mind for future projects, but they always have been. However, I have definitely left with a need to utilise more slate in my design work!

Michael Clifton BSc ACIAT - Oakbridge Bespoke Homes Ltd

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We put forward Riverstone as a cost-effective, yet high quality alternative to Welsh Slate, and it was accepted on that basis. The refurbishment work has now been completed and both the owners and ourselves are very happy with the result.

Keith Hicks Architect at Pave Hall

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We specified SSQ First Domiz Blue-grey roofing slate for both technical and aesthetic reasons:its strength and quality gives the performance needed and its cold, hard, colour provides a dramatic foil to the rich warmth of the western red cedar walls.

Mark Webber, Architect, Nichols Brown Webber

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The choice of slates was made easier due to the quality of product you provide and the support of Gary Firth throughout the process – which I much appreciate. Gary is a good ambassador for your company.

Pat Murray, Senior Project Engineer, Alvance Group

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Being both high quality and cost-effective, Matacouta slate from SSQ is proving very popular with specifiers and contractors alike for refurbishment as well as for new build projects.

Mr Roy Clark, Baxter Clark and Paul

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With the roofs being such a visible feature, the choice of roofing slate was a significant decision. We involved the roofing contractor at an early stage in the selection process and they recommended SSQ’s Del Carmen Blue-black slates. Although it’s not an indigenous slate, it is an excellent match for the originals and, having used Spanish slate on other projects, we know the quality is there.

Richard Thorpe, Ridge and Partners LLP

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SSQ Rocaber Blue-grey slate was actually chosen at the initial design-concept stage. A natural slate roof was in keeping with the traditional local architecture.

Tom Ewan, Architect at Model Developments

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The choice of SSQ Del Carmen was made easier after confirmation that it had gained approval for use in the Welsh National Parks as an alternative to indigenous materials. We were also pleased with the level of technical, design and on-site support we received from SSQ.

The Hafod Renewal Office

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Working in a conservation area brings a special responsibility. SSQ Riverstone slate fits perfectly, its tone and texture blending seamlessly with its surroundings.

Joan Kinane, Architect

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The quality and strength were there, the colour was similar to indigenous Welsh slate and its ‘traditional’ look was in keeping with the surrounding community. In fact, as I had used it on my own Edwardian house, I knew it was a good slate!

Julian Bohling, OSP Architecture

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SSQ’s exceptional slate contributes to award-nominated heritage restoration

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SSQ’s Riverstone provides reliable roofing solution for a piece of Cornish mining history

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SSQ’s Riverstone helps to restore part of Cornwall’s agricultural history

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In with the new: SSQ’s Del Carmen restores Southampton University library

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SSQ’s Riverstone raises the roof at Mottram St Andrew Primary Academy

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