Slate Worktops

Many people are probably aware that there used to be a thriving quarrying industry in Wales that has suffered somewhat of a decline in recent years. The hills and valleys of Wales are rich in natural resources and the Welsh slate quarried in the region was and remains highly sought after by many people all across the globe. Despite not being quite as prominent as it once was the Welsh slate industry is alive and well and there are a number of quarrying companies still operating in the area, particularly in North Wales where the vast majority of Welsh slate is sourced from.

Many buildings in the UK , particularly older buildings will have tiled roofs manufactured from Welsh slate. Some notable buildings that have roofs tiled with slate from Wales include several noted London train stations and Buckingham palace. The fact that Welsh slate was chosen to be used in the construction of the historic buildings is testament to the extremely high quality of this slate.

A great deal of Welsh slate is also exported to other countries outside the UK where it will usually end up being used to construct roofs. However, there are many other popular applications, including the manufacture of kitchen counter tops, headstones and various other tiles for interior and exterior decoration. If you're planning on purchasing some Welsh slate then you should have no difficulty in locating a retailer who can sell you some.