Slate Hearths

Please browse our wide range of Slate Hearths and Backs, available in a selection of sizes and styles.

"Slate is a metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. When "cut" by striking with a specialized tool in the quarry, many slates will form smooth flat sheets of stone which have long been used for roofing, floor tiles and other purposes"