Riven Cladding in Slate, Quartzite & Sandstone
Narrow split-face strips that stack into tight, linear courses — in four slates, five quartzites and Lesotho sandstone.
Riven cladding is natural stone split into long, narrow strips and stacked dry, with no visible mortar joint. The result is the crisp, horizontal “stack-stone” wall behind so many contemporary fireplaces, entrance walls and patios.
Because every strip is split along the stone’s natural grain, each face catches the light differently. We stock riven cladding in slate — the warmest and most colourful — as well as hard-wearing quartzite and pale Lesotho sandstone, so you can match the tone of your floors, roof or paving.
Riven strips are packed 1 m² per level, which makes quantities simple. Send us your wall’s width and height on WhatsApp and we’ll confirm coverage, delivery and a free quote.
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Riven cladding ranges
Rich Autumn Madikwe Slate Riven
Rust, gold and charcoal slate. 200, 300 or 400 mm long × 40 mm, 8–14 mm thick.
Rosa Timbavati Slate Riven
Pink, cream and terracotta slate. 300 × 40 mm or 300 × 50 mm, 8–14 mm thick.
Multi Colour Slate Riven
Mixed autumn slate tones. 40 mm high in random lengths.
Africa Blue Slate Riven
Dark charcoal-blue slate. 40 mm high in free lengths.
Silver Mist Quartzite Riven
Cool silver-grey quartzite. 50 mm high in random lengths.
Emerald Autumn Quartzite Riven
Green-grey and rust quartzite, also in a Shimmer selection. 40 mm high.
Beige & Platinum Beige Quartzite Riven
Warm beige, or a beige-and-white mix. 40 mm high in random lengths.
Lesotho Sandstone Riven
Cream sandstone, hand-chipped or chiselled. 40 mm or 60 mm high.
Looking for a specific colour, size or finish? We stock far more than we can show online — .
Sizes & packaging
- Slate riven
- 40–50 mm high × 200–400 mm or random lengths, 8–14 mm thick
- Quartzite riven
- 40–50 mm high × random lengths
- Sandstone riven
- 40 mm or 60 mm high × random lengths
- Packaging
- 1 m² per level (sandstone: 1 m² per box)
- Use
- Interior and exterior feature walls, fireplaces, pillars and façades
Where riven cladding works best
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Fireplace surrounds
The tight horizontal lines frame a fireplace and add texture without clutter.
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Entrance & patio walls
A single riven wall at the front door or braai area lifts the whole space.
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Columns & pillars
Narrow strips wrap corners neatly, so columns and gate pillars look solid stone.
Riven & slate cladding: your questions answered
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Let’s bring your project to life
Visit our Randburg showroom, or send an enquiry and we’ll come back with tailored pricing for your home, site or trade order.
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