We are hoping to use reclaimed bangor blue slates on our new build, sourcing them from one of the slavage yards in NI. What should we look out for when choosing the slates? Thanks.
I'd adopt a completely different strategy. You are going to need a good slater to put them on your roof. Ask the slater to assist you in sourcing the slates. If you, as a non-expert, make a bad judgement, the consequences could be very expensive.
I can't help on what to look for, but FWIW I noticed in the local parish newsletter this week that the slates removed from galnworth church in north cork are being sold in bundles of 500 at I think €1.50 a slate.
I have no idea if that is good bad or indifferent price wise, and have no idea of the quality of them.
Baldyman27
So far I have just spoken to Wilson ([broken link removed]) and they have lots of sizes and lots of prices (all around £2 + vat). I will also be trying the salvage yard in Campsie near Derry (can't remember the name) and any other yards I can find out about.