{"id":3676,"date":"2019-03-18T14:16:26","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T14:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/?p=3676"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:55:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:55:01","slug":"reclaimed-roof-slates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/reclaimed-roof-slates\/","title":{"rendered":"Reclaimed Roof Slates | A Guide to Roofing Slates"},"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      font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Ubuntu,Arial,sans-serif;\n      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This guide is designed to help you understand the terminology, the sizes, and the slating methods they relate to.<\/p>\n      <p>Whether you are matching a traditional roof, planning a repair, or sourcing slate for a conservation-led project, knowing the correct names will help you buy with more confidence.<\/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\/product-category\/roofing-materials\/reclaimed-welsh-slates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Reclaimed Slates<\/a>\n        <a class=\"trc-btn trc-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nealroofing.com\/services\/slating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slating Services<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/header>\n\n  <section>\n    <div class=\"trc-gallery\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-pallet-slate.jpg\" alt=\"Pallets of reclaimed roof slates ready for sale\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/reclaimed-roof-slates.jpg\" alt=\"Stacks of reclaimed Welsh roof slates\">\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section>\n    <h2>Why slate names matter when buying reclaimed stock<\/h2>\n    <p>Reclaimed roof slates can be described in several different ways. Some names refer to traditional imperial sizes, while others reflect long-established trade language used by reclamation yards, roofers and slate merchants. If you do not know the naming system, it is easy to order the wrong slate, misunderstand coverage, or miss a close match for an existing roof.<\/p>\n    <p>Most of the traditional names below relate to slates used in <strong>tally slating<\/strong>, where courses are laid in regular sizes rather than in diminishing courses. Because these names are based on imperial dimensions, they do not directly correspond with modern metric sizing.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"trc-soft\">\n      <p><strong>Important point:<\/strong> when searching for reclaimed roof slates, always check both the traditional name and the actual size. The name alone is not enough.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section>\n    <h2>Names of reclaimed roof slates<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"trc-table-wrap\">\n      <table>\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Traditional name<\/th>\n            <th>Typical size<\/th>\n            <th>Notes<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Princesses<\/td>\n            <td>24&#8243; x 14&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>Large slates that are now increasingly rare.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Duchesses<\/td>\n            <td>24&#8243; x 12&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>Another larger slate size that is becoming harder to source.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/product\/reclaimed-welsh-slates-22x12\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small Duchesses<\/a><\/td>\n            <td>22&#8243; x 12&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>A very useful reclaimed size with strong coverage at around 13 slates per m\u00b2.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/product\/reclaimed-welsh-slates-22x11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marchioness<\/a><\/td>\n            <td>22&#8243; x 11&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>Less commonly encountered but still a recognised traditional size.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/product\/reclaimed-welsh-slates-20x9\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wide Countess<\/a><\/td>\n            <td>20&#8243; x 12&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>A popular and versatile second-hand slate.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Countess<\/td>\n            <td>20&#8243; x 10&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>Often used as a general trade reference, sometimes confusingly applied across similar sizes.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Wide Viscountesses<\/td>\n            <td>18&#8243; x 10&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>An extremely popular reclaimed slate size.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Viscountesses<\/td>\n            <td>18&#8243; x 9&#8243; and 16&#8243; x 12&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>Common across reclamation yards, though the naming can vary in practice.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/product\/reclaimed-welsh-slates-16x10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wide Ladies<\/a><\/td>\n            <td>16&#8243; x 10&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>Perhaps the most widely recognised and commonly used reclaimed slate size.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Broad Ladies<\/td>\n            <td>16&#8243; x 9&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>A popular choice for traditional roofing repairs.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Headers<\/td>\n            <td>14&#8243; x 10&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>A very useful repair size, commonly stocked.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Small Ladies<\/td>\n            <td>14&#8243; x 8&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>Frequently associated with Victorian terraced housing.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <tr>\n            <td>Narrow Ladies<\/td>\n            <td>14&#8243; x 7&#8243;<\/td>\n            <td>Less common than the wider 14&#8243; variants.<\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section>\n    <h2>The small stuff<\/h2>\n    <p>As slate sizes reduce, availability often becomes more difficult. Smaller traditional slates were widely used on older roofs, but they can now be much harder to source in sound reclaimed condition.<\/p>\n\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Small Headers<\/strong> \u2013 13&#8243; x 10&#8243;, a less common smaller-size slate.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Doubles<\/strong> \u2013 13&#8243; x 7&#8243;, often difficult to find in quantity.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Wide Doubles<\/strong> \u2013 12&#8243; x 8&#8243;, a small slate rarely seen now.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Small Doubles<\/strong> \u2013 12&#8243; x 6&#8243;, increasingly scarce.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <div class=\"trc-note\">\n      <p><strong>Buying tip:<\/strong> if your roof uses one of the smaller sizes, it is worth securing extra stock when you find a good match. Availability can be inconsistent.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\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\/2022\/10\/2017-Images-03-1.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional slate roofing project using reclaimed roof slates\">\n        <p class=\"trc-img-caption\">Traditional tally slating depends on correct size selection, consistent coursing and a proper understanding of historic slate formats.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div>\n        <h2>Random widths and diminishing courses<\/h2>\n        <p>Not all reclaimed roof slates are used in regular coursed work. Some are intended for <strong>diminishing courses<\/strong> and more traditional random-width slating methods. In these systems, the slates vary in length and width and are laid to suit a more natural, flowing roof pattern.<\/p>\n        <p>Examples include:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n          <li><strong>Bangor Queens<\/strong> \u2013 large Welsh slates sold by the tonne, randomly sized in both length and width.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Burlington Best Mixed<\/strong> \u2013 mixed slates from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.burlingtonstone.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burlington Quarry<\/a>.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Burlington Strong<\/strong> \u2013 a heavier mixed slate requiring skill to lay well.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Westmorland Green Best<\/strong> \u2013 randomly sized green slates often used on high-end properties.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Burlington Sized<\/strong> \u2013 a premium roofing slate available new and reclaimed.<\/li>\n          <li><strong>Westmorland Green Sized<\/strong> \u2013 more regular in dimension while retaining the distinctive green appearance.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section>\n    <h2>Available from The Reclaimed Company<\/h2>\n    <p>All of the above styles sit naturally within the reclaimed roofing market, and strong stocks of sound, selected second-hand slates can make the difference between a convincing repair and an obvious mismatch. The Reclaimed Company offers a broad range of reclaimed roofing materials for national delivery, helping buyers source everything from common repair sizes to more specialist traditional slate formats.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"trc-btn-row\">\n      <a class=\"trc-btn trc-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/product-category\/roofing-materials\/reclaimed-welsh-slates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Slate Stock<\/a>\n      <a class=\"trc-btn trc-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/roofyork.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#074d6b;border-color:#074d6b;\">Roof York<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <div class=\"trc-cta-band\">\n    <div>\n      <h2>Need reclaimed slates installed properly?<\/h2>\n      <p>Buying the right slate is only part of the job. Traditional slate roofing also depends on correct fixing, gauge, headlap and detailing in line with recognised standards.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trc-btn-row\">\n      <a class=\"trc-btn trc-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nealroofing.com\/services\/slating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slating Services<\/a>\n      <a class=\"trc-btn trc-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nealroofing.com\/roofing-regulations\/bs55342014a22018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BS 5534 Guidance<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <section>\n    <h2>Uses for reclaimed roof slates<\/h2>\n    <p>There are many sound reasons to use reclaimed roof slates, and the choice is not purely aesthetic. In many cases, conservation, planning expectations or practical matching requirements drive the decision.<\/p>\n    <p>Certain property types, particularly within conservation areas or on traditional terraces, require repairs and alterations to be visually sympathetic. In that context, reclaimed slate is often part of the answer and can sometimes be required by local planning or conservation officers.<\/p>\n    <p>There is also a clear environmental case. Why introduce a full load of newly manufactured material where perfectly sound, reusable slate already exists and can be brought back into use? Reclaimed slate can help reduce manufacturing impact, transport impact and waste, while still delivering a first-class roof covering when used properly.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"trc-grid-3\">\n      <div class=\"trc-card\">\n        <h3>Conservation and planning<\/h3>\n        <p>Reclaimed slate often helps satisfy repair and restoration requirements on traditional buildings.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"trc-card\">\n        <h3>Aesthetics<\/h3>\n        <p>Weathered slate simply blends better into older roofscapes than brand-new material.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"trc-card\">\n        <h3>Environmental value<\/h3>\n        <p>Reuse reduces waste and supports a more circular approach to building materials.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <section>\n    <div class=\"trc-grid\">\n      <div>\n        <h2>Want to sell second-hand roof slates?<\/h2>\n        <p><strong>The Reclaimed Company<\/strong> is built around the principle that <a href=\"https:\/\/thereclaimedcompany.com\/everything-deserves-a-second-chance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">everything deserves a second chance<\/a>. The classifieds platform helps people bring reclaimed and salvaged products back into circulation, including roof slates, ridge tiles and a wide variety of architectural materials.<\/p>\n        <p>Many items can be re-purposed, reimagined, recycled, upcycled or reinvigorated. Roof slates are a clear example of that philosophy in practice: a material with real service life still left in it, ready for a new roof, a repair or a sympathetic extension.<\/p>\n        <p>For roofing contractors, homeowners, salvage yards and anyone sitting on surplus traditional material, the platform offers a practical route to market.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\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 slate stock available for resale and delivery\">\n        <p class=\"trc-img-caption\">Whether you are looking for a Wide Lady or a Bangor Queen, properly identified reclaimed stock makes the search far easier.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <footer>\n    <h2>In conclusion<\/h2>\n    <p>Reclaimed roof slates carry a rich vocabulary, a long tradition and a practical role in today\u2019s roofing market. Understanding the names, sizes and slating methods behind them makes buying easier and helps avoid expensive mistakes.<\/p>\n    <p>From regular tally-slated sizes such as Wide Ladies and Headers through to random-width diminishing-course slates such as Bangor Queens and Westmorland Green Best, the reclaimed slate market offers remarkable depth. For repairs, restoration and conservation-led work, that depth is invaluable.<\/p>\n    <p>The Reclaimed Company combines strong reclaimed slate stock with national delivery and a wider commitment to reuse, helping roofing materials find a second life where they still belong.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"trc-btn-row\">\n      <a class=\"trc-btn trc-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/product-category\/roofing-materials\/reclaimed-welsh-slates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Reclaimed Slates<\/a>\n      <a class=\"trc-btn trc-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/thereclaimedcompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#074d6b;border-color:#074d6b;\">Sell Second-Hand Slates<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/footer>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reclaimed roof slates Reclaimed Roof Slates Explained Reclaimed roof slates are known by a wide range of traditional names, and that can make buying second-hand slate more complicated than it first appears. This guide is designed to help you understand the terminology, the sizes, and the slating methods they relate to. 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