Cembrit Blunn - meets a peak challenge
Cembrit Blunn has the privilege to announce that three ranges of its
natural roofing slates have been approved for use by the Snowdonia
National Park Authority. This honour has been conferred on the
company’s Trinity and Glendyne slates from Canada, as well as their
Spanish Contessa Q100 slates, all of which can now be used on
roofing projects within the boundaries of the Park.
Natural slate is a popular roofing material in Snowdonia National
Park. In recent times, the demand for appropriate roofing slate has
largely been satisfied from the substantial reserves at quarries
adjacent to the National Park. However, slate from outside the
geographical area can be approved for use if it matches the colour,
texture and weathering characteristics of the local slate. After
rigorous testing, it is established that Trinity has equivalent
qualities to slate from the Bethesda area, and in the case of the
Glendyne and Contessa Q100 slates, the Blaenau Ffestiniog region.
“The Snowdonia National Park is a wild and beautiful part of
Europe’s natural landscape,” comments David Bailey, Natural Slate
Director at Cembrit Blunn. “And quite rightly, any building product
specified for use within the Park has to meet a series of demanding
criteria. As such, we are obviously delighted that these slates –
available exclusively from Cembrit Blunn - have earned the
distinction of approval for use within the boundaries of the Park.”
Trinity slate is produced at Britannia Cove, Newfoundland, Canada.
Heather blue in colour, it is produced from deposits of the Cambrian
era some 550 million years ago. The slate was first used by Welsh
settlers in the mid 1800s at Britannia Cove and was exported to the
UK as early as 1856. Roofs with Newfoundland slate can still be seen
today around St. Johns, the capital of Newfoundland over 150 years
later. Trinity slate is also available in a green shade reminiscent
of slates supplied from the Lake District.
Glendyne slate is produced in the town of Saint Marc du Lac Long,
Quebec, Canada. This blue/grey slate has a reputation for
consistency and quality and can withstand the most severe weather
conditions as it is unaffected by sunlight, ultraviolet light and
even acid rain. This is further illustrated by the fact that many
roofs with Glendyne slate can be seen today around the area of the
quarry some 80 years later.
Contessa Q100 is a natural Spanish slate of the highest quality. It
is selected from the finest deposits and produced by one of the most
efficient quarries in Spain. This blue/black slate is available in a
variety of sizes and its textured surface creates an attractive and
long lasting roof.
In addition to the various tests required by the Park Authority,
Cembrit Blunn test all their natural slate range in conformance with
BS EN 12326 and provide results according to regulations for this
Standard. The Cembrit Blunn product range includes natural and fibre
cement slates, ventilation products, shingles, cladding, boards and
corrugated sheets. The company prides itself on its personal service
and an ability to supply standard and bespoke products that ensure
the right solution for any project.
Email:
eleanor@wildwoodpr.co.uk
Arundel Jones Associates Ltd
Hill Farm, Linton Hill, Maidstone, Kent ME17 4AL
Tel : 01622 745333
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