Slate roof tile types

Question

What's the difference between English and Welsh roof slate?

James · Answer

Welsh tiles are known to be one of the best in the world, the process they go through to be made allows them to last longer than most other tiles

Champlee · Answer

Welsh Slate is generally regarded as the finest slate in the world, with many exports falling short of its stunning appearance and long-lasting performance.

The most significant slate-producing areas of England are that of Cornwall and Devon where the Delabole Quarry is thought to be the biggest quarry on the island.

James · Answer

You don’t get English slate 

Welsh 
Spanish 
Brazilian 
Canadian

Kye · Answer

Welsh slate are cheap their lightweight and easy to use

Arron · Answer

Quality Welsh slates are the best .
You can almost guarantee if someone is trying to sell you English slates ( ask them what quarry they came from. ! )

Dennis · Answer

Welsh slate is much stronger than English and Spanish slat

Luke · Answer

the cost! :D and quality of course. The cheaper the slate, the thinner and more pyrite they can conatin.

Michael · Answer

The difference between all slates is the quarry they have came from.
Welsh slates are worldwide known for being quality slates  with amazing green and purple colours.  Only difference is quality and pricing Welsh better but more costly.

Chris · Answer

I have found no difference in the quality of slate either from wales or the uk

Rafal · Answer

Personally I think there is no difference between those slates

Slate roof tile types

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