Buckingham Slate is the highest quality slate on earth, mined in Arvonia, Virginia. Their distributors can be found across the United States and their product is present in several higher, historical, and design-focused structures. The slate has a low absorption rate making it resilient to extreme weather conditions and the sun. Because of this, the slate never loses its colors or structural properties and lasts a lifetime. The most popular product is roofing, but the slate can also be used for architectural or structural purposes and hardscapes.