Braich Ddu is a natural slate from the United Kingdom, characterised by a uniform grey tone and a subtle, fine‑grained texture. The stone displays a smooth, even surface with occasional faint veining that adds depth without compromising its sleek appearance. Ideal for both interior and exterior applications, Braich Ddu works well as flooring, wall cladding, roofing, and landscape edging, and it responds beautifully to honed, polished or brushed finishes depending on the design intent. Marmi di Carrara supplies Braich Ddu in robust blocks and precision‑cut slabs of 2–3 cm thickness, offering cut‑to‑size service and real‑time photos of actual slabs before purchase.
Petrographic description
Typically a fine‑grained grey slate.
Braich Ddu is a Slate quarried in United Kingdom, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICGBSL00395. Its dominant tone is grey.
Like every slate, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: natural cleft, honed, brushed, calibrated. Typical applications: roofing, floors, wall cladding, pool surrounds, kitchen tops.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Braich Ddu suitable for outdoor use?
Slate: well suited to roofing, cladding and paving. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Braich Ddu per m²?
Indicative price from €70/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Braich Ddu shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
