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Some people think it looks nice, and it doesn't corrode like metal. Plus, they're less fragile than normal roof tile, I'd imagine.
Further to the above, slate displays a property known as cleavage. This is where a rock tends to break along a preferential plane of weakness formed due to the alignment of minerals in this case during low grade regional metamorphism.
Because of this cleavage, slate is easily broken into thin sheets suitable for roof tiles.
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How often should the roofing on a house be replaced?
The material used to make the shingles on a roof determines how often a roof needs to be replaced. For example, barring damage from extreme circumstances, slate shingles will probably last the entire lifetime of a house, where as asphalt shingles will probably need to be replaced every 15 to 30 years.
Who invented roof shingles and when and why-v.c.rox?
Roof shingles were invented by early man to improve the livability of shelters. They may have consisted of leaves, thatch, then progressed to slate slabs, split wood, and tile, then evolved into metal, asbestos, and asphalt, and now include concrete and rubber products.
Can slate be recycled?
Yes. Slate can be recycled.
Why do roofs leak?
Roof start leaking because of dirt and rain water. I use to clean the roof on weekend to avoid roof leaks. and once have used
Can you walk on a metal roof?
If installed correctly then yes you can on most systems. This depends on the spacing of your purlins, the type of metal used, the panel style used, the thickness of metal used, and the slope of the roof.
Diagram on slate tiling a roof?
Diagram on slate tiling a roof depends upon various specifications related factors which can be best provided by any professional service provider as per the latest market trends.
What is the result of tiling?
The result of tiling is the covering of a roof
How do you make a production slate?
Slate rock is normally used for roof tiles etc.
Is sandstone used on the roof?
No. Slate is used as a roofing tile.
What is a slate roof?
Slate which is a type of stone is used for the roof tiles instead of shingles. It splits in thin sheets and is nailed to the roof the same as regular asphalt shingles.
Which type of rock would be used to tile a roof with?
slate
What is roof tiles used for?
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.
Do slate roofs use nails?
Generally, stainless steel or copper nails are used to fasten slate shingles to the roof sheathing.
What are the uses of slate?
Slate has been mined for generations. It is good for paving, tiling, making slate chalk boards, making fire places, etc etc. In Llanberis, Wales there is a Slate Museum. If you want to know more about slate and what it does Google the Slate Museum and they'll tell you all you want/need to know
Slate tiles for roofs?
Yes, plenty of people use slate tiles as a roof. However, they are designated to be used for the roof and not anything else.
What are the procedures to maintain a slate roof?
Maintaining a slate roof is very important to avoid your roof from getting damaged. To maintain the natural slate roofing can be beautiful, it can be extremely heavy and expensive. CertainTeed manufactures various roofing shingles to replicate the look of natural slate roofing.
Is slate on a roof a compound?
Yes
