Cwt-y-Bugail
Dark Textured Slate

A beautiful dark blue slate with distinctive riven texture.

Available in 3 grades

  • Cwt-y-Bugail slates come from highest industrial site in the UK
  • They are a dark blue grey slate with a beautiful riven texture
  • Available in standard sizes of 500x300mm
  • Available in a capital grade (5.5mm), county grade (7mm) and celtic grade (9mm)
  • Nationwide distribution across UK & Ireland
  • Guaranteed for 100 years

The Cwt-y-Bugail slate quarry in Ffestiniog, North Wales, has been producing slates since 1840

Cwt-y-Bugail roofing slates come in standard sizes of 50x25cm (other sizes are available on request), and in 3 thicknesses:

  • Capital grade (5.5mm nominal thickness)
  • County grade (7.5mm nominal thickness)
  • Celtic grade (9.5mm nominal thickness)

During World War 2, many of Britain’s most valuable paintings were secretly stored in its caverns for safe-keeping!

Cwt-y-Bugail slates conform to BS EN 12326-1: 2014 (W1, S1, T1), hold BS Kitemark accreditation and are generally expected to outlive the life of a building.

These slates have a lifespan measured in centuries and include a 100 year guarantee

Unmatched durability

A lifespan measured in centuries

Distinctive aesthetic appeal

A dark blue grey slate with distinctive riven texture

Eco-friendly and sustainable

A natural stone with low carbon footprint

Trusted Heritage

The trusted choice of architects, builders, and homeowners worldwide.

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