Rutland
Collyweston Slaters
Collyweston Roofers in rutland
Rutland Collyweston Roofing
We are proud to be specialist Collyweston roofers in Rutland, preserving our heritage roofs.
With over 30 years of experience, Heritage Roofing has been privileged to work on many Collyweston Slate roofs in Rutland. Throughout this period, we have used our skills to preserve Collyweston stone roofs on some of Rutland’s most historical buildings, thus safeguarding their heritage.
We are committed to upholding time-honored roofing practices by combining traditional and modern roofing techniques. Our team use these traditional skills to maintain and preserve heritage roofs effectively.
Rutland’s Heritage Roofs
You will find the village of Collyweson on the eastern boundary of Rutland and Northamptonshire. Here, the Collyweston mines lie, hence the naming of his beautiful slate.
Rutland has a rich heritage of utilising Collyweston slate. Indeed, you can see it adorning numerous historic buildings across the county. This distinctive slate reaches out into Rutland’s picturesque villages and even graces the roof of Oakham Castle. Throughout Rutland, Collyweston slate has left its mark.
Archaeologists have proven the early use of this slate roofing material dates back to Roman times. Results of archaeological excavations in Roman settlements like Thistleton and Great Casterton confirm its early use as a roofing material.
In fact, before the 19th century, Collyweston Slate was the favoured roofing material throughout Rutland. However, with the advent of railways, Welsh Blue Slate emerged as a more economically viable alternative.
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.
Bradstone Cotswold
Conservation Slates, closely resemble Collyweston in appearance