Walling
Enhance your architectural projects with Delabole Slate building stone, world renowned for its exceptional durability and distinctive natural appearance. Sourced from the historic Delabole Slate Quarry in Cornwall, this stone offers a unique aesthetic that complements both traditional and contemporary designs. Its inherent strength and low maintenance make it an ideal choice for various applications, including external walls, facades, and landscaping features.
Delabole Slate building stone is extracted from deep within the quarry, where millions of years of natural formation have created a dense, weather-resistant material. With finishes ranging from the blue-grey elegance of Sawn-Faced to the more varied natural look of Quarry Faced and Rustic finish, each wall showcases the inherent beauty of the stone. Its resistance to weathering and low water absorption make it a reliable and enduring choice for residential and commercial projects.
Features and benefits
- Authentic Natural Material: Quarried from the renowned Delabole Slate Quarry, ensuring genuine quality and provenance.
- Distinctive Aesthetic: Unique finishes, including blue-grey tones or autumnal hues, offer timeless elegance and design flexibility.
- Exceptional Durability: Resistant to weathering, frost, and atmospheric pollution, ensuring longevity in various climates.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal upkeep; occasional washing down maintains its pristine condition.
- Versatile Applications: Ideal for external walls, facades, garden features, and other architectural elements.
- Sustainable Choice: Responsibly sourced, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship.
- Customizable Options: Available in various finishes and sizes to suit specific project requirements.
Technical and safety
- Material Composition: World class natural slate with excellent compressive strength and low water absorption (less than 0.1% by weight).
- Finishes Available:
- Blue/Grey Quarry Faced: A natural face finish with predominantly blue-grey tones, offering a rustic yet sophisticated look.
- Rustic: A natural face finish with warm, autumnal hues that bring character and vibrancy to any project.
- Blue/Grey Sawn Faced: Light blue-grey in color, sawn on both faces to a standard bed size of 100mm (4"); other bed sizes available upon request.
- Size Options: Random face height and length with no cut ends, allowing for a natural and organic appearance. Or specify your dimensions.
- Installation: Suitable for use with standard masonry techniques; can be laid using mortar or as dry stone walling, depending on design preferences.
- Maintenance: Virtually maintenance-free; occasional washing down may be performed if required.
- Safety: Non-combustible and resistant to sulphuric acid, atmospheric pollution, and temperature changes, ensuring a safe and stable building material.
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Sawn Faced Walling
Mixed Walling
Quarry Face Walling
Quarry Face Walling
Sawn Faced Walling