Pedra Preta

Pedra Preta arrives into the UK entirely carbon neutral. It is a Brazilian slate quarried from the Minas Gerais area of Brazil. This slate exhibits an array or colour variations which when on the roof create an attractive dappled effect. Pedra Preta displays a lightly textured flat surface with heavily dressed edges and a mid/dark Grey appearance.

The is prime slate in a 5-7mm thickness and where required in a 7-9mm thickness.

Test results: Pedra Preta slate boasts at a W-1, T-1, S-1 rating, meaning it conforms and surpasses all the top UK tests for water absorption, thermal cycle resistance and sulphur dioxide exposure.

Sizes available:

500x250mm

500x375mm

Carbon Neutral Disclaimer 

Pedra Preta arrives into the UK completely carbon neutral and as a result has a net neutral carbon impact on the environment. Check out how we have offset our emissions with Climate Partner on our Carbon Neutral Page.

Technical Advice 

When slating please allow for cutting, wastage & top or bottom/courses of, 10% for slates hook fixed that originate from Brazilian quarries & 15% for slates nail fixed that originate from Brazilian quarries.