you need too make sure you get a guarantee. Im a roofer I used vila del ray from slate solutions and they gave me a 75 yr guarantee. Brazilian is too brittle. Gallegas is very patchy when it is up and the sun hits it
I have also decided to go for the Vila Del Ray. Saw the small ones on a house recently and they look great. However, they are expensive!
Do you mind me asking what you paid for them? I was quoted €1.85 plus VAT for the 20x10. He did say that he could "do a bit better for me" so will let you know when he comes back to me.
Just wondering if anyone considered a black clay tile as an option.....or why not? Im swaying towards it as a better long term product when really expensive slate is outa the question? Anyone used it on a dormer with quite a high pitch and only veluxs? Other options are a spanish slate so what should I be looking out for here???? Havnt totally disregarded the plastic slate yet....anyone any info on these! Really have to make up my mind this week so all info would be much appreciated!!!!!
Am currently building a louse and am going with Cupa slates- am reliably informed that the spanish slates such as Cupa are much better than cheaper Brazilian alternatives- i've been told to definitely stay away from them- Cupa hold their colour. i've also been told that a copper strip will react with the rainwater and help keep them clean- I havent seen that used thoug but will probably go with it as long as it is not visually intrusive