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Yes, plenty of people use slate tiles as a roof. However, they are designated to be used for the roof and not anything else.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSlate tiles are suitable for most kinds of roofs. The best kind is one that has been specially treated to be water resistant.
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Which rock is used for making tiles for roofs?
Slate
A metamorphic rock used for tiles and roofs?
Slate?
What rock is sometimes used as a roofing material?
The answer is Slate. It is similar to Shale. It is still used but much less than 80 years ago. Slate is used in upscale roofing applications.
What are metamorphic rocks made from?
Marble is a metamorphic rock- statues, buildings, rolling pins Slate is also metamorphic and is used on roofs- tiles.
What things are made from metamorphic rock?
Marble is a metamorphic rock- statues, buildings, rolling pins Slate is also metamorphic and is used on roofs- tiles.
What are the roofs made of in limmerick Ireland?
Normally in Ireland we use roof tiles to tile out roofs, these come in many different colours and sizes to suit everyones taste. Older houses may have slate roofs. It is uncommon to have thached roofs on houses anymore, and i assume that its not very safe or practical in cities.
What slate is used?
Slate roofs were once very popular. Turkey calls are made from slate. Sinks have been made with slate. Patios, walkways, stones to sharpen knives, even tabletops have been made from slate. Slate is used in buildings, roofs for example, Slate tiles are often used for interior and exterior flooring, stairs etc, and because it is a good electrical insulator and fireproof, it was used to construct early 20th century electric switchboards and relay controls for large electric motors. Fine slate can also be used as a whetstone to hone knives.
Why are there rocks on roofs in Switzerland?
To keep the slate on the roofs from blowing away.
What is best roof tiles or slate?
Slate can last for a hundred years tiles less than half that.
What kinds of materials are used to make roofs of houses?
Wood, slate, metal sheet, asphalt shingle, concrete shingles, rubber membrane, fabric, baked clay tiles.
What are facts about slate rock?
slate is something you use fo the roofs of some houses
Where can one find grey slate floor tiles?
There are many different places where a person can find grey slate floor tiles. Stores such as Lowes and the Home Depot both sell grey slate floor tiles.
