Spanish Slate Quarries UK Ltd

SSQ Natural Slate is one of the world’s leading producers and specialist suppliers of natural slates for use by the building and construction industry.

Founded in 1980, SSQ offers the most comprehensive range of top quality products available in the UK market:

SSQ Riverstone Phyllite is one of very few top quality phyllite slates available worldwide. Owned and sourced exclusively by SSQ, the Riverstone quarry is located in La Represa, deep in Central Argentina, situated between the Pampas and the Andes mountain range. It is medium grey in colour and has a rougher surface texture imparting a more rustic feel to a new or refurbished roof. Harder, denser and stronger than traditional slate, Riverstone is a leading alternative to both second hand and new indigenous slates, because of its technical credentials and acceptance for use by the various Heritage Agencies and National Park Authorities.

SSQ Del Carmen is renowned for its distinctive, fairly rippled riven texture, deep blue-black colour and characteristic longitudinal grain. It is consistently hand-picked by architects and contractors alike for its unrivalled beauty, traceability back to source and exceptional high quality. Based on its track record, aesthetics and technical credentials, it is often accepted as a suitable alternative to indigenous materials for use in conservation areas by Heritage Agencies and National Park Authorities.

SSQ products carry up to 100 year guarantees as well as a worldwide reputation for quality and proven performance going back 40 years.