Why Ottaskifer?

There are many reasons why you should choose slate from Otta Skifer, but before making a final decision, we recommend investigating local availability and any specific technical requirements for your project. You may also want to speak to natural stone professionals in the construction industry who can help you gain insight and guidance based on your specific needs.

We have listed some of the advantages of choosing slate from us here:

Natural beauty and unique character

Natural beauty and unique character Ottaskifer has a distinct texture and a rich range of colors that give each piece a unique character. This element of natural beauty can provide an aesthetically pleasing and authentic atmosphere to your building project.

Durability and longevity

Ottaskifer is known for its durability and resistance to wear. It is suitable for high traffic areas and will retain its elegant appearance over time. This makes it a long-term and cost-effective choice.

Adaptable

Ottaskifer is easy to adapt and cut to suit specific design needs. This gives architects and designers the flexibility to implement the slate in various projects.

Local production

Otta slate is extracted from the Pillarguri slate quarry at Otta in Sel municipality in Norway. If you choose slate from Otta Skifer, you are therefore supporting local production and can benefit from shorter transport distances, which can be more sustainable.

Varied area of use

Ottaskifer is versatile and can be used in various parts of the building, including facades, floors, stairs and terraces. It can be customized to accommodate different design styles and applications, allowing room for creativity and customization.

Natural slip resistance

Ottaskifer provides natural slip resistance, which makes it suitable for use on stairs, walkways and other places where slip resistance is important. This helps to ensure safe movement in different environments.

Environmentally friendly

As a natural material, Ottaskifer’n requires minimal processing, and extraction and production have a low environmental impact compared to some synthetic materials. This makes it a more environmentally friendly option.

Facts about the Otta slate

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Otta slate is a phyllite slate, a layered slate

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Otta slate comes in two types: Pillarguri and Otta Rust

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Formed 460 million years ago

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Climate resistant – lasts more than100 years

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Freeze proof and acid resistant

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Withstands high loads

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The Otta slate is blue-black, almost black

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Different surface shades are created from mica, hornblade and garnet

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The top layers contain rust