Using roofing slate for other purposes?

[lindquist_o]

I see that there are some older threads on the same topic, but since they received poor responses, I'll try once more.

I am planning to build a holiday home. Absolutely nothing luxurious, but insulated for winter and with proper plumbing.
I have access to hundreds of slate tiles that have been piled up for almost 50 years.
I feel it would be fun to use these for something at my holiday home, so I'm wondering if you have any tips to give me.
Can you build a wall in, for example, the bathroom or entrance, or are they too different in thickness, etc.?
Can you use them on the wall behind a stove?
Can you do something fun on the outside of the house? For example, part of a wall, something by the patio or similar.

What can you do and what can't you do?

I would be really happy for a bunch of fun and unusual tips. Nothing is too crazy...

 

[justusandersson]

If it's roof slate, they are probably quite evenly thick. Additionally, they have holes for fastening. Why not put them on the roof? Slate is a fantastic roofing material, one of the best available. If the tiles aren't enough for the entire roof, you can place them on the 'finside'. You can also cover part of an exterior facade with slate.

 

[lindquist_o]

If it is roofing slate, they are probably quite evenly thick. Additionally, they have holes for the fastening. Why not lay them on the roof? Slate is a fantastic roofing material, one of the best there is. If the tiles are not enough for the entire roof, you can lay them on the nice side. You can also clothe part of an exterior facade with slate.

Yes, it is roofing slate. I remember when they were replaced with another roof. Even though I think slate roofs are very nice, I am afraid it involves quite a bit of work. I won't have either the time or desire to crawl around on the roof to fix it. But if someone can convince me that it doesn't involve more work or higher risks, I will be happy. Regarding clothing part of an exterior facade, I thank you for the tip. Is there anyone else here with experience of this and maybe even some pictures?

 

[Hybro]

The crowning achievement type...

Covered the chimney with roof slate when I installed a new Planja roof this year.

Cut the tiles with a Biltema diamond blade.

Now I turned the angle grinder upside down. Turned the blast shield correctly and placed the handle on the other side.

The thing then is that stone and dust spray forward.

Safety glasses and a proper rubber mask with a dust filter cartridge.

You can cover whatever you want. Really fun actually.

It's important to have tight joints so that water doesn't get in if it's outdoors.
Advice from a mason, colored Kerakolor GG as grout.
And a primer on the boards and the substrate before pressing them into outdoor adhesive.

Next summer, according to an old recipe, I will apply raw linseed oil and turpentine.
At least on a test area.

 

[Hybro]

Instead of climbing up and down, and among other things, measuring the boards, I made a frame as a copy on each side, to place the boards in gradually.

Then a new chimney fitting was added...

 

[lindquist_o]

Thank you for the tip!
Greatly appreciated. Happy for all ideas and tips.