{"id":24640,"date":"2024-09-20T09:26:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T08:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/?p=24640"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:14:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:14:02","slug":"sourcing-reclaimed-welsh-slates-a-comprehensive-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/sourcing-reclaimed-welsh-slates-a-comprehensive-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Sourcing Reclaimed Welsh Slates | A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<article class=\"trc-blog-post trc-post entry-content\">\n  <style>\n    .trc-post{\n      --trc-bg:#f7f6f2;\n      --trc-surface:#ffffff;\n      --trc-surface-alt:#f1efea;\n      --trc-text:#4a4a4a;\n      --trc-muted:#5b5b5b;\n      --trc-border:#dcd8d0;\n      --trc-primary:#074d6b;\n      --trc-primary-dark:#05384d;\n      --trc-secondary-dark:#444444;\n      --trc-link:#074d6b;\n      --trc-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\n\n      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It is a careful process of matching quality, appearance, provenance and performance so the finished roof looks right and lasts properly.<\/p>\n      <p>Because Welsh slate remains widely regarded as one of the finest roofing materials in the world, good reclaimed stock still commands real respect. For that reason, careful sourcing, intelligent sorting and sensible grading all matter when you want a restoration roof to read correctly and perform for the long term.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"trc-btn-row\" style=\"justify-content:center;\">\n        <a class=\"trc-btn trc-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/buy-reclaimed-slates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Reclaimed Slates<\/a>\n        <a class=\"trc-btn trc-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nealroofing.com\/building-conservation-yorkshire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/header>\n\n  <section>\n    <p class=\"trc-kicker\">Slate imagery<\/p>\n    <h2>Reclaimed Welsh Slate in Context<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"trc-mosaic\">\n      <div class=\"trc-mosaic-item trc-span-6 trc-tall\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/IMG_7604-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Stacks of reclaimed Welsh roof slates ready for sorting\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"trc-mosaic-item trc-span-6 trc-half\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9125-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Reclaimed Welsh slates on pallets at The Reclaimed Company\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"trc-mosaic-item trc-span-4 trc-half\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_5867-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Close view of reclaimed Welsh slates showing texture and finish\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"trc-mosaic-item trc-span-4 trc-half\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9653-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Mixed reclaimed slate stock for restoration projects\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"trc-mosaic-item trc-span-4 trc-half\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8232-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Reclaimed Welsh slates sorted for roofing work\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section>\n    <h2>Why Sourcing Reclaimed Welsh Slates Matters<\/h2>\n    <p>Sourcing reclaimed Welsh slates for your next project is an important factor when both quality and aesthetics matter. On restoration schemes in particular, the roof often plays a huge role in how authentic the finished building feels. Therefore, a poor slate match can undermine an otherwise careful job, while the right reclaimed slate can preserve the original character beautifully.<\/p>\n    <p>Reclaimed Welsh slate remains highly prized for its durability, natural beauty and historical significance. As a result, it suits restoration projects especially well, particularly where the aim is to preserve the architectural integrity of older buildings. However, working with reclaimed slate requires more care than simply ordering a new roofing product from a standard range.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"trc-soft\">\n      <p><strong>In simple terms:<\/strong> good reclaimed Welsh slate buying is not just about stock availability. It is about provenance, condition, consistency and how the material will sit visually on the finished roof.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section>\n    <div class=\"trc-grid\">\n      <div>\n        <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/buy-reclaimed-slates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sourcing Reclaimed Welsh Slates<\/a><\/h2>\n        <p>Welsh slate has long been regarded as one of the finest roofing materials in the world, thanks to its strength, weather resistance and remarkable service life. Even so, not all reclaimed Welsh slate is equal. For that reason, buyers should look closely at three key areas before committing.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>1. Provenance<\/h3>\n        <p>Authenticity matters, especially on restoration work where historical accuracy is part of the brief. Genuine Welsh slate is often associated with the famous North Wales quarries, including <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/product\/welsh-penrhyn-roof-slate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penrhyn<\/a>, Ffestiniog and <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/product\/cwt-y-bugail-roof-slate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cwt-y-Bugail<\/a>. When you understand the source, you improve the chances of achieving a visually and materially sympathetic match.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>2. Condition<\/h3>\n        <p>Not every reclaimed slate is suitable for reuse. Good suppliers inspect for cracks, chips, delamination and excessive wear before presenting slates for sale. Consequently, the best reclaimed slate stock usually shows only minimal damage and still offers decades of service life.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>3. Sustainability<\/h3>\n        <p>Reclaimed slate is also a strong environmental choice because it keeps a long-life natural material in circulation. Even better, it reduces unnecessary waste and avoids additional quarrying demand. That said, it still pays to work with reputable suppliers who recover and present the material properly.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"trc-img-wrap\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trc-img\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9125-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Reclaimed Welsh slate pallets ready for sourcing and selection\">\n        <p class=\"trc-img-caption\">Strong sourcing starts with understanding where the slate came from, how sound it is and whether it will match the intended project properly.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section>\n    <h2>Sorting Reclaimed Welsh Slates<\/h2>\n    <p>Once the slate is sourced, the next stage is sorting. This part of the process is essential because it controls both the appearance and the practical usability of the final batch. In other words, sorting ensures that the roof does not become a patchwork of unsuitable pieces.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"trc-checklist\">\n      <div class=\"trc-check\">\n        <strong>Visual inspection<\/strong>\n        Each slate should be checked for cracks, lamination, edge damage and surface defects before it moves forward for reuse.\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"trc-check\">\n        <strong>Size and thickness<\/strong>\n        Reclaimed slates vary naturally, so sorting by dimensions helps create a cleaner and more consistent finished roof.\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"trc-check\">\n        <strong>Colour matching<\/strong>\n        Sorting by tone helps maintain a harmonious appearance, especially where existing roof areas need to be matched sensitively.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p style=\"margin-top:18px;\">Welsh slate naturally appears in blue-grey, purple and heather tones. Because weathering and age can influence those shades, careful sorting helps create a balanced and believable finish rather than a random mix.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section>\n    <div class=\"trc-grid\">\n      <div class=\"trc-img-wrap\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trc-img\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_9653-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Sorted reclaimed Welsh roof slates prepared for grading\">\n        <p class=\"trc-img-caption\">Sorting prepares the slate for installation by controlling size, appearance and usable quality across the batch.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h2>Grading Reclaimed Welsh Slates<\/h2>\n        <p>After sorting comes grading. At this stage, the slates are classified by overall quality and likely use. That makes life easier for roofers and specifiers because the best pieces can be reserved for the most prominent roof areas, while lower grades can still serve a useful purpose elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>Grade 1 \u2013 Premium Quality<\/h3>\n        <p>These slates are in excellent condition, with no visible defects and strong consistency in thickness and size. Therefore, they suit the most visible parts of the roof, including principal elevations and prominent slopes.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>Grade 2 \u2013 Good Quality<\/h3>\n        <p>These slates have minor imperfections, although their structural integrity remains sound. Consequently, they work well on less prominent roof areas or mixed applications where a balanced visual outcome is still required.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>Grade 3 \u2013 Utility Quality<\/h3>\n        <p>These pieces may show more visible wear, chips or unevenness. Even so, they can still prove useful on secondary buildings, outbuildings, walls, detailing features or other less critical applications.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section>\n    <h2>Why Reclaimed Welsh Slates Work So Well on Restoration Projects<\/h2>\n    <p>The appeal of reclaimed Welsh slate is not just about age. Instead, it comes from the combination of proven durability, visual depth and architectural credibility. When the material is selected properly, it allows the restored building to retain its original feel without looking forced or over-restored.<\/p>\n\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Historical integrity:<\/strong> reclaimed slate helps preserve the original character of heritage roofs and conservation-led schemes, especially where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nealroofing.com\/sectors\/heritage-roofing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heritage<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nealroofing.com\/projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restoration projects<\/a> demand sympathetic materials.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Durability:<\/strong> Welsh slate is widely known for its long service life, which means reclaimed pieces can still have decades of performance ahead of them.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Aesthetics:<\/strong> weathered reclaimed slates often carry a depth of tone and surface character that new materials struggle to replicate convincingly.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Lower environmental impact:<\/strong> using reclaimed stock reduces reliance on <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/welsh-slate-quarries-1-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">newly quarried materials<\/a> and keeps valuable roofing products out of the waste stream.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <p>To understand the wider cost implications, it is worth reading this guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/the-cost-of-welsh-slates-in-the-uk-a-comprehensive-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the cost of sourcing reclaimed Welsh slates<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section>\n    <h2>Do Not Forget the Related Roofing Components<\/h2>\n    <p>Reclaimed Welsh slates rarely sit alone in a roofing project. In practice, they form part of a much wider roof build-up that also includes ridges, fixings, ventilation and leadwork. Therefore, it makes sense to plan the supporting materials at the same time rather than treating them as an afterthought.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"trc-grid-3\">\n      <div class=\"trc-card\">\n        <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/reclaimed-ridge-tiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reclaimed Ridge Tiles<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p>Ideal when you need the roof finish to read correctly from eaves to ridge, especially on visible heritage slopes.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"trc-card\">\n        <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/roofing-supplies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roofing Supplies<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p>Useful for supporting items that help move the job from salvaged covering to complete roofing package.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"trc-card\">\n        <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/roofing-supplies\/lead-for-roofing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lead for Roofing<\/a><\/h3>\n        <p>Important for abutments, valleys, flashings and other weathering details that sit alongside reclaimed slates.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"trc-note\">\n      <p><strong>Good contextual match:<\/strong> if you are specifying reclaimed slates, you will often also need suitable leadwork. For complementary lead products and a practical buying route, see <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.theleadlads.co.uk\/order-lead-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lead Lads Shop the Chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section>\n    <div class=\"trc-grid\">\n      <div>\n        <h2>What a Good Supplier Should Help You With<\/h2>\n        <p>Buying reclaimed Welsh slates is easier when the supplier understands more than just stock counts. Ideally, they should also help with likely match quality, dimensional consistency, grading logic and how the reclaimed material sits within the wider roof specification.<\/p>\n        <p>That is why experienced reclaimed roofing suppliers tend to add value beyond the pallet itself. They help buyers avoid inconsistent batches, over-optimistic assumptions and the common mistake of treating reclaimed slate as if it were a perfectly uniform new product.<\/p>\n        <p>In practical terms, that means better decision-making, fewer surprises on site and a stronger finished roof.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"trc-img-wrap\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"trc-img\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_8232-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Reclaimed slate stock handled and prepared by roofing material specialists\">\n        <p class=\"trc-img-caption\">The best reclaimed slate buying experience comes from suppliers who understand both the material and the demands of real restoration roofing.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <footer>\n    <h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n    <p>Sourcing, sorting and grading reclaimed Welsh slates is a careful process, but it is also one of the reasons restoration roofs can look so convincing when done well. Rather than relying on a simple stock purchase, the project benefits from proper attention to provenance, condition, colour, size and quality banding.<\/p>\n    <p>When that work is carried out properly, reclaimed Welsh slate delivers exactly what restoration projects need: durability, authenticity, strong visual character and long-term roofing value. For heritage-led roofing, it remains one of the smartest material choices available.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"trc-btn-row\">\n      <a class=\"trc-btn trc-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/buy-reclaimed-slates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Reclaimed Slates<\/a>\n      <a class=\"trc-btn trc-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/reclaimed-ridge-tiles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Ridge Tiles<\/a>\n      <a class=\"trc-btn trc-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.theleadlads.co.uk\/order-lead-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Lead Flashing<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n\n  \n    <div class=\"row large-columns-3 medium-columns-1 small-columns-1 slider row-slider slider-nav-reveal slider-nav-push\"  data-flickity-options='{&quot;imagesLoaded&quot;: true, &quot;groupCells&quot;: &quot;100%&quot;, &quot;dragThreshold&quot; : 5, &quot;cellAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,&quot;wrapAround&quot;: true,&quot;prevNextButtons&quot;: true,&quot;percentPosition&quot;: true,&quot;pageDots&quot;: false, &quot;rightToLeft&quot;: false, &quot;autoPlay&quot; : false}' >\n\n  <div class=\"col post-item\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box box-normal box-text-bottom box-blog-post has-hover\">\n            \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-image\" >\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/where-to-buy-reclaimed-roof-tiles\/\" class=\"plain\" aria-label=\"Reclaimed Roof Tiles: Where to Find Matching Roof Tiles in the UK\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781357562452-1000005920-400x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Where to Buy Reclaimed Roof Tiles in the UK\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781357562452-1000005920-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781357562452-1000005920-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781357562452-1000005920-280x280.jpg 280w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781357562452-1000005920-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781357562452-1000005920-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781357562452-1000005920-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781357562452-1000005920-850x850.jpg 850w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781357562452-1000005920-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781357562452-1000005920-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1781357562452-1000005920.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/where-to-buy-reclaimed-roof-tiles\/\" class=\"plain\">Reclaimed Roof Tiles: Where to Find Matching Roof Tiles in the UK<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFinding matching roof tiles can be difficult, especially when repairing older properties. 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The Reclaimed Company [...]\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badge absolute top post-date badge-outline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badge-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-date-day\">15<\/span><br>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"post-date-month is-xsmall\">Jun<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"col post-item\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box box-normal box-text-bottom box-blog-post has-hover\">\n            \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-image\" >\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/reclaimed-ironmongery-guide\/\" class=\"plain\" aria-label=\"Reclaimed Ironmongery Guide: Hooks, Brackets, Handles &amp; Hardware UK\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"409\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/A103.AL-Knob-Back-Plate-BRAMLEY-Chrome-35mm-dia-409x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ironmongery\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/A103.AL-Knob-Back-Plate-BRAMLEY-Chrome-35mm-dia-409x400.jpg 409w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/A103.AL-Knob-Back-Plate-BRAMLEY-Chrome-35mm-dia-768x750.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/A103.AL-Knob-Back-Plate-BRAMLEY-Chrome-35mm-dia-64x63.jpg 64w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/A103.AL-Knob-Back-Plate-BRAMLEY-Chrome-35mm-dia.jpg 786w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/reclaimed-ironmongery-guide\/\" class=\"plain\">Reclaimed Ironmongery Guide: Hooks, Brackets, Handles &amp; 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Terminals\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5911-300x400.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"reclaimed chimney pots and terminals\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5911-300x400.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5911-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5911-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5911-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5911-850x1133.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5911-64x85.jpeg 64w, https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5911.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/reclaimed-chimney-pots-terminals\/\" class=\"plain\">Choosing Reclaimed Chimney Pots &amp; 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