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WELSH SLATE TOPS THE FOREFRONT OF A BUILDING REVOLUTION
The Red House was a blueprint for York’s building revolution as following the Great Fire of London, the Government of the day issued new building regulations, including a requirement that any new houses fronted onto a pavement must be built of brick and/o
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DM ROOFING & ROUGHCASTING LTD CELEBRATES TRIPLE WIN AT NFRC AWARDS WITH WELSH SLATE
The University of Glasgow project showcases the pinnacle of roofing expertise and the timeless beauty of Welsh Slate. The Cwt-y-Bugail slate, renowned for its durability and aesthetic appeal, perfectly complements the heritage architecture of the universi
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THREE IMPRESSIVE PROJECTS UTILISING WELSH SLATE HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS FINALISTS IN THE PITCHED ROOFING AWARDS
Lucent, St Andrew's Church and The Roundhouse are battleing it our in the "Best use of slate for a commercial project"
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FROM COURSES TO HORSES
One of the key factors in choosing Welsh slates was their high-quality natural appearance. We recognised the importance of maintaining the architectural integrity of the church, and these slates perfectly matched the authentic look of the existing roof.
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CWT-Y-BUGAIL QUARRY GRANTED EXTENDED LEASE FOR SLATE PRODUCTION
This not only safeguards jobs in the local community but also allows Welsh Slate to meet the ongoing demand for this traditional architectural, hard landscaping and roofing material.
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WELSH SLATE HELPS ALL SOULS FROM THE END OF AN ERA TO A NEW ONE
The church is an iconic building, occupying a key position on Regent Street, and is highly visible from the surrounding streets, therefore the aesthetic qualities of Welsh Slate were a major consideration.
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WELSH SLATE HELPS SHED NEW LIGHT AT AT BRIGHTON DOME
Adjoining the famous Royal Pavilion, the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre have been refurbished by award-winning architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) for a 21st Century audience. The Welsh slates were also used on the roof of the Grade II
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WELSH SLATE IS THE LUCID CHOICE FOR LUCENT
Prior to its development, the triangular site at Piccadilly Circus was a mixture of 13 buildings of different ages, architectural styles, listings, ownerships and uses.
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WELSH SLATE EARNS A DEGREE OF LONGEVITY AT KING'S COLLEGE
Careful recording of the existing diminishing course arrangement allowed it to be re-established, with discreet additional ventilation provided at the eaves and ridge to improve airflow across the roof void. In addition, the PV panels were laid on top of
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WELSH SLATE WINS THE HEARTS OF PARISHIONERS, AND AN AWARD PLACE
Largely rebuilt in the early 14th Century with rubble and stone slate roofs, the church is an important landmark with a distinctive (and rare) arrangement of two separate towers
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DANETRE DOES A WELSH SLATE DOUBLE
The reroof of a community hospital with Welsh Slate not only won the specialist contractor a place in the finals of a national award scheme but also enabled its apprentice roofers to get up close and personal with a Grade II listed project.
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CLARKE ROOFING RISE TO THE WELSH SLATE CHALLENGE AT ST LUKE'S
Welsh Slate was the original roof covering when the Neo-Norman flint and stone church was built by Thomas of Ryde between 1858-1861