Alternatives are known as fibre cement slates, and reconstituted slate. The commonly used fibre cement slate is an ecomomical, light weight replacement which comes in a variety of finishes.

We can source  slates to match the slates on an existing roof.

Slate is particularly suitable as a roofing material as it has an extremely low water absorption index of less than 0.4%. Its low tendency to absorb water also makes it very resistant to frost damage and breakage due to freezing.