Montegris Phyllite: Superb Performance, Competitive Prices
Montegris is a stunning Argentinian phyllite that can offer decades of superb performance for roofing, cladding and flooring – all while being priced more competitively than many other phyllite products on the market today.
Features & Benefits:
• Colour: Grey
• Material: Phyllite
• Extremely weather resistant
• Sourced from Argentina
• Non-combustible
• Denser than most stones
• 30-75 year weather tightness guarantee
Certification:
• BS EN 12326 – W1-T1-S1
The jewel in the crown
Phyllite is the jewel in the crown of the natural construction materials – a metamorphic rock that’s created by millions of years of immense heat and pressure underground.
The result is something strong and stunning, that exceeds all its rivals when it comes to hardness, density and longevity.
Best of all, though, is its unmistakable ‘phyllitic sheen’, produced by mica particles that cover its surface.
However, as phenomenal as phyllite is, there’s one obstacle that prevents many projects from benefitting from what it has to offer – the price.
Making excellence accessible
At SSQ, over decades, we’ve established Riverstone as one of the leading phyllite brands in the world.
We’re incredibly proud of that legacy of excellence, and the thousands of projects and developments it’s been used on around the world.
But for many years, we’ve also wanted to offer the many benefits of phyllite at a more accessible price point too.
With Montegris, that’s exactly what we’re now able to do.
Why Choose Montegris?
Montegris offers the same exceptional performance that’s made phyllite one of the world’s most sought-after natural constructional materials.
In particular, it provides exceptional durability and extremely low water absorption.
What’s more, it achieves the highest possible classification in BS EN 12326 – W1-T1-S1.
Contact Us
Discuss Your Project
Discuss Your Project
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Booking a CPD
Book a CPD
At SSQ, we love sharing our decades of natural slate expertise with architects, and our CPDs are always extremely popular.
On our RIBA-approved Why Specify Slate CPD, you’ll learn about:
- How to guarantee a perfect slate roof
- The secret to specifying
- Unusual roof designs
- How to avoid specifying defective slate
- The difference between CE tested and true quality slate
- The legal requirements when it comes to specifying slate
- How to specify random coursed roofing slates
- The difference between hook and nail fixing
- The environmental benefits of natural slate
- Specifying heritage roofing slates
… and a whole lot more.
If you’re interested in booking a place on our next CPD, simply fill in this form.
Resources
SSQ Professional Resource Centre
When you work with SSQ, you get so much more than world-class slate and architectural stone.
Over the last forty years, we’ve built up a huge amount of expertise covering natural slate, roofing, geology, specifications and so much more – and you can benefit from that, along with case studies, CAD drawings, technical PDFS and a wealth of other support, on our Professional Resources centre.
Testimonials
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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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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Joan Kinane, Architect
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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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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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With so many ‘interested parties’ the local planners set their minds on a natural slate roof at a very early stage of the project and, from this starting point, we needed something that would satisfy a number of technical and aesthetic requirements – SSQ Domiz blue-grey, was the one chosen for use to compliment the local ‘Shere Green’ colour.
Ben Hunt, Total Project Integration
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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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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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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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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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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 is a very attractive development and we needed something equally attractive and of equally high quality for the roofing material. SSQ Del Carmen slate is top quality, and we liked the colour and texture. What’s more, it is very good value. I’d have no hesitation choosing it again.
Mr Keith Wills, Clancy's Building Manager
