Natural slate in the quarry

Slate is a sedimentary rock, formed by layers of clay lying in water over millions of years. These layers compress to become stone. Different minerals and metal oxides determine the various colours.

Quarrying

The slates are manually cracked or split with hammers and chisels along natural fault lines.

Ready for delivery

Flooring slate cut, sorted and ready for delivery.
Note the different colours caused by the various minerals and oxides.

Roofing

A completed roof in Albertinia, specially designed to follow the contours of the mountains behind the house.