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Jeju Night is a newly opened luxury hotel nestled between Jeju City and Seogwipo City in South Korea, offering guests an escape with breathtaking views. We are proud to have our natural slate featured as the roofing material for this stunning building. The hotel’s structure is quite unique, with two single-story buildings gathered together like […]

Installing natural slate is a craft that demands skill, experience, and high-quality materials. It is, however, just as important to have the right set of specialised tools. Slate roofing is an art that takes years to master, but with the proper tools in your kit, the job becomes easier, more efficient, and precise. Every master […]

Choosing the right material for your roof is a crucial decision that can significantly impact the durability, safety, and aesthetics of your home. Among the many available options, natural slate stands out distinctly for its exceptional qualities. In this article, we will explore the seven unquestionable advantages of natural slate compared to fibre cement. Natural […]

Natural slate is an ideal choice for roofing and offers a wealth of benefits like durability, aesthetics and sustainability. But these benefits are only possible if installed competently, and to the correct standards. Whether you’re a roofing professional, a designer or a homeowner interested in your roofing project, BS 5534: Code of practice for slating […]

Whether you’re considering building a new home or undergoing a renovation, the choice of roofing material goes beyond mere aesthetics. Here, we explain why natural slate is the best option for you. Features of slate roofs Features are the qualities inherent to a product simply by virtue of its existence. Why is natural slate the […]

When choosing your style of roof, the first thing you may think about is aesthetics. While this is important, it is also vital to consider efficiency, lifespan and durability. In fact, the roof represents the primary protective barrier of a building against inclement weather. If you’ve ever wondered what the importance of a good roof […]

A mansard is a type of roof, easily identifiable by its two slopes at different angles that allows for better use of the interior space. It is said that was named by François Mansart but…was this French architect the true inventor of the design? In 1546, almost half a century before Mansart’s birth, Pierre Lescot […]

Nowadays there are so many types and styles of roofing materials that trying to choose the proper one for your roof can be a really tough work. Before taking any decision, you have to take into consideration how long you want that roof to last, if you want it to complement the design of the […]