Buckingham County's rich supply of slate was first discovered in the 1700s by Welsh settlers, who used slabs of the blue-black rock they found in the banks of Hunts Creek to roof their homes. Unbeknownst to them, these settlers had stumbled upon one of the finest veins of slate in the world. Founded in 1867, Buckingham(R) Slate is still produced at this same location in Arvonia, Virginia.
The slate's properties - unfading color, low absorption rate, a lifespan of 150 years or more, natural textures and luster - make it a one-of-a-kind material, unmatched by any other building material. Our products are found in many of the country's top universities, religious buildings and fine homes, delivering an architectural aesthetic that can't be matched.
One of our country's founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, was among the first Americans to recognize the beauty and value of Buckingham County's slate, which he specified in his architectural designs. Jefferson specified the use of our slate on the campus of the University of Virginia, where Buckingham(R) Slate can still be found on the centuries-old structures.
The slate's properties - unfading color, low absorption rate, a lifespan of 150 years or more, natural textures and luster - make it a one-of-a-kind material, unmatched by any other building material. Our products are found in many of the country's top universities, religious buildings and fine homes, delivering an architectural aesthetic that can't be matched.
One of our country's founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, was among the first Americans to recognize the beauty and value of Buckingham County's slate, which he specified in his architectural designs. Jefferson specified the use of our slate on the campus of the University of Virginia, where Buckingham(R) Slate can still be found on the centuries-old structures.
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From slate flagstone pathways and patios to our distinctive L-Series slate chips, slabs, landscaping stones, and boulders, Buckingham(R) Slate hardscapes add a refined touch to any outdoor living space. The slate's rich color will not fade, providing you a sophisticated, permanent solution to the hardscape portion of your landscaping plan.
Buckingham(R) Slate flagstone provides an undeniably distinct aesthetic for patios, walkways, driveways, and more. The rugged, natural look of blue-black look of slate elevates landscape and hardscape projects. Our irregular slate flagstone pavers is offered in blue, black, and grey tones to create a random rustic-looking pattern as stepping stones, pathways, and patios.
Slabs of slate are carefully extracted and graded from the quarry before the manufacturing process even begins. Each piece is then examined as the product is created, including a final inspection before each piece is shipped or palletized. One of the unique features of Buckingham(R) Slate is its resistance to acids, genuine unfading qualities, low absorption rate, and lifetime expectancy of 150-plus years.
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