Wincilate specialise in prefabricating natural Welsh slate to produce architectural, memorial , craft and landscape products.
The company selects the best available slate from the various Welsh slate quarries and has modern facilities and skilled experienced craftsmen to machine the material into bespoke products of all kinds.
The company stocks the following slate:
Aberllefenni Blue Grey Welsh Slate ( Fine Rubbed )
Aberllefenni welsh slate is still available in small sizes to make nameplates and plaques. Aberllefenni slate is free from any natural veining and is still the preferred option for letter cutters and sculptors. Max thickness we can supply is 50mm.
Ffestiniog Blue Grey Welsh Slate ( Fine Rubbed or Natural Riven)
Ffestiniog blue grey fine rubbed slate is available in slabs up to 1200 x 600 in 20mm (3/4″), 25mm (1″) and 50mm (2″) .
The slate is ordovician and passes BS680 and the SI classification (expected use of 75 – 100 years) testing to ASTM.
We also offer dark grey Brazilian slate in 30mm thickness.