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Slates

superspark · 2009-09-08 20:46:46

Hi guys, have roof felted and now looking for slates, hoping to buy natural slates, possibly spanish 20" X 10", anyone know if any good quality and a good price about Thanks

08-09-2009 8:46pm

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superspark

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Hi guys, have roof felted and now looking for slates, hoping to buy natural slates, possibly spanish 20" X 10", anyone know if any good quality and a good price about

Thanks

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#2 08-09-2009 10:06pm

ronboy

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I used a spanish slate before and they were very brittle. Looked well when they were done.

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#3 08-09-2009 10:35pm

superspark

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i know a friend used chinese slates and they were brittle but thought the spanish ones would be better quality

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#4 09-09-2009 8:06am

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Put Spanish slate on the roof of the house and I'm delighted wih them.. look fantastic and I was happy enough with the price I got from a reputable nationwide hardware store

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#5 09-09-2009 12:15pm

superspark

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runforestrun could you pm me the name of that company please

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#6 09-09-2009 12:48pm

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You would need to know the slate size before felting would you not?

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#7 09-09-2009 3:35pm

superspark

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yes mickdw its been latted to fit 20"X10" so i should rephrase to say i am getting 20x10

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