Penrhyn Slate

After 100 years of use, the quality of Welsh slate is such that typically 50% of it is re-used.

There is no other roofing material which has demonstrated this exceptional durability.

In recent decades new sources of roofing slate have come into production from all over the world, but none have come even close to matching the appearance and performance of welsh slate. Indeed Welsh slate have been exporting to the known world since shipping began.

Penrhyn Welsh slate has been exported to Australia since the very early days of Australia’s settlement. In the early days of the colony, roofs were generally made of bark and sometimes timber shingles. However these were not good waterproofing materials. Slate was initially used as ballast on trading vessels being sent to Australia to collect timber.

When the slate arrived into Australia it was then used as a roofing material on many civic buildings and churches. The first records of Welsh Penrhyn slate being used was in the Rocks, Sydney in 1820.

Cwt-y-Bugail

Any roof surface, from a large continual expanse to the smallest of areas, can be enhanced by the natural beauty and quality of Cwt Y Bugails.

These Welsh slates are a beautiful dark blue-grey colour with an attractive slightly textured surface. Cwt-y-Bugail have invested time and money into making sure the complete production process from extraction to delivery is rigorously maintained.

This precise production results in a slate that is recognized for its aesthetic qualities, low maintenance and durability.

Premier Slate offers a 100-year quarry warranty on Welsh slates, when bought from Premier slate and fixed to Australian standards.