Hedging
EnquireEnhance your landscape with Delabole Slate hedging stone, renowned for exceptional durability and distinctive blue-grey hues. Sourced from the historic Delabole Slate Quarry in Cornwall, these stones are ideal for constructing traditional dry stone walls and hedges that blend seamlessly into both rural and urban settings. Their natural strength and aesthetic appeal make them a preferred choice for creating enduring boundaries and garden features.
Delabole Slate is celebrated for its superior quality, formed over millions of years to create a dense, durable, and weather-resistant material. The natural composition of this slate ensures that each hedging stone possesses unique textures and colours, predominantly blue-grey with attractive natural variations. Available in sizes ranging from approximately 300mm to 600mm (12" to 24") and weighing between 10kg to 50kg per stone, Delabole Slate hedging stones provide both functionality and elegance, allowing for the construction of robust and visually appealing dry stone walls and hedges.
Features and benefits
- Authentic Natural Material: Quarried from the renowned Delabole Slate Quarry, ensuring genuine quality and provenance.
- Distinctive Aesthetic: Unique blue-grey color with natural variations, providing a timeless and elegant appearance.
- 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 constructing dry stone walls, garden borders, and other landscaping elements.
- Sustainable Choice: Responsibly sourced, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship.
- Customizable Options: Available in various sizes to suit specific project requirements.
Technical and safety
- Material Composition: High-quality natural slate with excellent durability and low water absorption.
- Size Options: From approximately 300mm to 600mm (12" to 24") in length, weighing between 10kg to 50kg per stone.
- Supply Options: Can be supplied on pallets (in wire mesh frame) for small quantities, or via tipper vehicle for large projects.
- Installation: Suitable for dry stone wall construction; professional installation is recommended for optimal stability and appearance.
- 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.