Monthly Archives: May 2016

Spanish roofing slate and pyrite have always been a talking point. Is it an oxidising pyrite? Will it rust and leave streaks on your roof? Will it rust through and leave a hole? These are typical questions and, of course, everyone has an opinion. The worst possible location for a slate with an oxidising pyrite is on the coast. So, if you have a property like this that sits literally on the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea you need a slate you can trust. At ESCO our opinion is based on fact and we had no hesitation in recommending our Merayo with its stable, visible pyrites. Hill Head is a residential area and estate on the coast of the Solent. It is located south of Stubbington, west of Lee-on-the-Solent and south east of Titchfield, in the borough of … Continue reading →