Greys Cotsway Slates
Heritage slates
Greys Artstone Cotsway Heritage Slate
Re-slating a Collyweston Slate roof with Greys Cotsway Artstone Slate roof tiles is sometimes feasible and offers a more affordable option. These tiles closely resemble Collyweston Slate, providing an authentic look. However, it’s important to note that you might need permission to make this substitution, depending on the location, listed status, and conservation area regulations.
A Perfect Heritage Alternative
Due to a decline in the quarrying of natural Cotswold stone over recent decades, both new and reclaimed materials have become increasingly expensive and are now in limited supply.
As a result of this shortage – and the absence of a suitable alternative – the Greys Heritage Cotsway range of slates is now produced by Greys Artstone Ltd. This range provides an excellent substitute for natural stone and has been specified for use on both new-build properties and listed buildings, effectively replicating the rustic character of traditional Cotswold slate.
Designed to complement original Cotswold stone slates, the tiles feature a random diminishing pattern that enhances their authentic appearance. Unlike many imitation products, these slates integrate seamlessly with natural stone and, over time, weather naturally to become virtually indistinguishable from genuine stone tiles.
A Visual Replacement For Traditional Collyweston Slate
Greys Cotsway Heritage slates are visually authentic, durable, and cost-effective. When you use these Heritage slates, the original Collyweston will be reused on other historic buildings. This process ensures a fresh supply of reclaimed slate for repairs and maintenance.
Greys has carefully crafted these slates to imitate the characteristics of natural stone. So they are fantastic visual substitutes. At the same time, meeting the demands of conservation planning.
Although Cotsaway Heritage are an excellent Collyweston substitute, you may need permission from the relevant authorities before work can proceed.
Why Use Greys Cotsway Heritage Slate
The Greys Cotsway Heritage slates are, like Collyweston, designed to diminish in courses, and are 20% lighter than natural roofing stone. The Cotsway Heritage slates are crafted from moulds of original natural stones, to give the uneven effect of stone – rather than a polished finish. The Cotsway slate was designed to replace Cotswold slate and we feel it is the closest to the appearance of Collyweston slates, although Greys do have other colour options available.
Greys slates have been tested for durability, colour, strength, fire and freeze thaw. We are pleased to have a new product that we have worked with and meets our stringent material requirements for our valued customers.
See The Finished Results
As you can see from the before and after pictures for this home, the Collyweston slate has been replaced with Greys Cotsway Heritage slate and the result is impressive.
The Greys Artstone Cotsway Heritage Slate Roofing Process
Once the relevant permissions have been granted (where applicable) and the quotation accepted to complete the work, we place the order for the Greys Artstone slates for your roof.
Each order of Greys Cotsway Heritage slate is individual and specific to your roof. We generally request a deposit for the slates at this point as they are made to order. Once we have a delivery date, we schedule a start date for the roofing work.
While we install your new Greys Artstone Cotsway slate roof we can quote, supply, and install new guttering/rainwater goods to your home. Our preferred guttering brand is Alutech and is available in cast iron effect, deep-flow and traditional styles. The guttering is powder coated, reducing the need for future painting and maintenance, and there is a full range of attractive hoppers available.
OUR SERVICES
Collyweston Slate
Heritage Roofing Services use traditional methods for Collyweston Stone Slate roofing.
Blue Slate
We offer all services related to Blue Slate roofs, from re-slating to repairs and maintenance.
Pantiles
Traditional to the East of England, clay pantiles have been used for centuries.
Cotsway Heritage
Conservation slates, closely resemble Collyweston in appearance
RECENT PROJECTS
Grade II Listed Historic Roof In Northamptonshire
BeforeThe Project We have had the pleasure of working on the lead and blue slate roof of this Grade II Listed Hawking Tower in the heart of Northamptonshire. Built around 1720 it is now very much a family home rather than a 3 story castellated tower, originally used...
Collyweston Roof Re-slate Near Oakham
The Project As you can see from the before image above, this roof was in dire need of re-slating. It had many cracked and loose slates and the roof had come to the end of its long lifespan.A Complete Collyweston Roof Re-Slate This roof re-slate near Oakham is another...
Terraced Roof Collyweston Re-slate
BeforeTerraced Home Collyweston Roof Re-Slate The Collyweston roof of this terraced property had definitely reached the end of its serviceable lifespan. The roof was carefully stripped back by the team and re-slated using the highest quality reclaimed Collyweston...