STONE
Serpentine schist
Serpentine schist is a metamorphic rock with unique properties. It is classified both as a natural stone and marble. It has unrivalled physical and mechanical properties, such as outstanding hardness, low water absorption and high resistance combined with exceptional beauty, which ensures it stands out from the crowd. Serpentine schist roofing tiles have been used in around the Italian alps on aristocratic residences and churches since the Middle Ages. Hand finishing during installation ensures every roof is unique and of superior quality, thereby adding value and prestige to the building. We extract and work serpentine schist directly from our quarries in the heart of the Italian Alps. Artisanal production and installation guarantee a 100% Italian-made, quality product with a lifetime warranty, and which is also 100% recyclable.
Slate
Slate is a fine-grained foliated metamorphic rock derived from a shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Slate is usually grey/green or black, and 90% of Europe’s natural slate used for roofing comes from Spain. The remaining 10% is divided between the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Italy, and Germany. Slate tiles are entirely handmade, which guarantees the quality of every piece. We directly import slate tiles from our partner CUPA who own several quarries located in Spain, producing quality black and grey slate with a 50-year warranty.
