Shaanxi Prime Chinese Dark Grey Natural Slate Roof Tile

Shaanxi Prime Chinese Dark Grey Natural Slate is a high-quality natural roofing slate featuring a smooth, naturally split surface and a traditional hand-trimmed dressed edge. Quarried in China, these premium dark grey roof slates offer an attractive, consistent appearance, making them an excellent choice for both traditional and contemporary pitched roofing projects.

With uniform colour, thickness and texture, Shaanxi Prime Natural Slate creates a neat, aesthetically pleasing roof finish while retaining the authentic character of natural stone. Its distinctive dark grey shade complements a wide range of architectural styles, from period properties and heritage-style buildings to modern homes and extensions.

Each slate features a naturally split surface and hand-dressed edges, providing the traditional appearance associated with natural slate roofing. The consistent dimensions and thickness help roofers achieve a professional finish with even courses and attractive roof lines.

Manufactured to comply with British and European Standard BS EN 12326-1, Shaanxi Prime Chinese Dark Grey Slate offers dependable performance and weather resistance for long-lasting pitched roof installations.

Features & Benefits

• Premium Chinese Natural Slate: High-quality natural roofing slate quarried in China, offering an attractive and traditional roof covering.
• Dark Grey Appearance: Consistent dark grey colouring creates a smart, uniform finish suitable for traditional and modern properties.
• Naturally Split Surface: Smooth-looking natural cleft texture retains the authentic appearance and character of genuine slate.
• Hand-Trimmed Dressed Edges: Traditional dressed edges provide a distinctive natural slate finish.
• Consistent Thickness & Texture: Uniform slate characteristics help achieve neat, evenly spaced roofing courses.
• Excellent Weather Resistance: Designed to withstand exposure to rain, frost and changing weather conditions.
• Low Water Absorption: W1 classification demonstrates excellent resistance to water absorption.
• Versatile Roofing Applications: Suitable for new-build homes, extensions, renovations and roof replacement projects.
• Two Popular Sizes: Available in 500mm x 250mm and 600mm x 300mm to accommodate different roofing requirements.

Technical Specifications

What Is Shaanxi Prime Chinese Dark Grey Slate Used For?

Shaanxi Prime Chinese Natural Slate is suitable for a wide range of pitched roofing applications, offering an attractive and durable roof covering for domestic and commercial properties.

Common applications include:

• New-build residential roofing projects
• Traditional and contemporary pitched roofs
• House extensions and property renovations
• Roof replacements and refurbishment projects
• Heritage-style and period-inspired buildings
• Garages, outbuildings and other pitched roof structures

The uniform dark grey colouring makes Shaanxi Prime an attractive choice for properties where a consistent natural slate appearance is desired. Its traditional hand-dressed edges add character without compromising the neat overall finish.

The appropriate minimum roof pitch, headlap and fixing requirements will depend on the slate size, roof exposure and installation specification.

Why Choose Shaanxi Prime Chinese Dark Grey Natural Slate?

Shaanxi Prime Natural Slate combines the traditional appearance of genuine stone roofing with the consistency required for professional roof installations.

Its naturally split surface, hand-trimmed edges and uniform dark grey colour create an elegant, timeless roof finish that complements a variety of architectural styles.

With S1, T1 and W1 performance classifications under BS EN 12326-1, Shaanxi Prime offers tested resistance to environmental exposure, thermal cycling and water absorption.

Available in 500mm x 250mm and 600mm x 300mm, Shaanxi Prime Chinese Dark Grey Slate is a practical choice for roofing contractors, builders and homeowners seeking an attractive natural slate roof covering.