A MATERIAL FOR A LIFETIME,
NATURAL SLATE IS CHARACTERIZED
BY ITS HIGHT DURABILITY,
EXCEEDING, SURPASSING 200 YEARS.
NATURAL SLATE FROM GALICIA
IS AMONG THE MOST
EFFICIENTE MATERIALS IN
CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE.
NATURAL SLATE PROVIDE LONGEVITY,
ELEGANCE, AND EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY
TO ROOFS AND FACADES, ENDOWING
THEM WITH AN EXCLUSIVE FINISH.

The slate Cluster of Galicia is composed of more than 40 companies dedicated to the extraction, processing, and commercialization of slate, accounting for 90% of the total production in the region.

Spanish production, estimated at over 450000 tons in 2018, constitutes 85% of the global slate output, of which 60% is attributed to natural slate sourced from Galicia.

Galician slate is distinguished by quality, durability, and a long- lasting guarantee of usefulness and resistance. Its unique properties represent the primary competitive advantage over slate from other countries and alternative materials.

WE COLABORATE WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF PROFESSIONALS AND INDUSTRIES.

The objectives of the Slate Cluster aim to promote and drive the sales of Galician slate in the current market. These objectives can be summarized as increasing the competitiveness of the slate sector, with an emphasis on promoting and encouraging the implementation of specific innovative projects.

These goals respond to the new needs of the slate industry, for which a strategic has been developed, carrying out actions in the fields of sustainability and the environment, training, promotion, regulation and technical aspects, as well as R&D&I.

SLATE INSTALLATION

A proper slate installation is essential to ensure the durability and minimal maintenance of any roof.

The objectives sough in the installation of a slate roof are water tightness, impermeability, and therefore its durability. This is not provided by the stone itself; it can only be achieved through proper installation on site, taking into account that the most important factor in designing a roof is capillarity, which is the key distinguished characteristic of slate compared the Technical School of Installers at the Slate Technology Center to offer specialized training courses in slate roof installation.

Discover the Value of Natural Slate: Quality, Durability, and Sustainability.

Explore how slate, an eco- friendly and durable material, can enhance your projects, whether in construction, design, or sustainability.

From its unique properties to quality controls and its environmental impact, here you will find all the information you need to gain a deep understanding of this incomparable natural resources.

Properties of Natural Slate

Properties of Natural Slate

Durability is the most important property and the one that best characterizes the natural slate from Galicia…

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Quality and Standardization

Quality and Standardization

The quality in the slate industry has evolved over the past few decades with the emergence…

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Environment and Sustainability

Environment and Sustainability

The quality in the slate industry has evolved over the past few decades with the emergence…

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Encuentra respuestas a las dudas más comunes sobre la pizarra natural, sus usos, características y beneficios.

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