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An iron roof would rust, and eventually leak. A stainless steel roof wouldn't rust, but it would be very expensive. There are cheaper water-proof materials. Tar-paper is popular because it is relatively cheap and very water-proof. The most usual kind of roof is wooden shingles on top of tar-paper, but there are several other kinds in use. Ceramic shingles work well. They are more expensive than wooden shingles but they are not only water-proof, but also fire-proof. Sheet metal actually is sometimes used, as long as it has a non-rusting coating, which is normally tin. A sheet of steel that is electroplated with tin will work. That's the kind of roof to which the title "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" refers. It's not pure tin, it's tin plating on steel.
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What did they use to iron the clothes?
An iron.
Suitable polymer and the likely manufacturing process for rainwater gutters and drainpipes?
Suggest a suitable polymer and the likely manufacturing process for each of the following and give reasons for your choice:rainwater gutters and drainpipes,a domestic vacuum cleaner body,a 13 A electrical socket,a domestic washing-up bowl, andlenses for vehicle rear lights.
What is the scientific use for copper?
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How do you separate iron from sulphur in a mixture of iron fillings and sulphur?
you an use a magnet to get the iron fillings out
Is magnet use in iron?
Magnets is made of iron. Magnets are attracted to anything made out of iron.
Why is iron not used on drainpipes?
The drained material contains acidic materials which are highly reactive towards Iron and Iron is easily corroded by water and oxygen so iron is not suitable for drainage pipes.
How do you replace guttering to a house?
You remove the old guttering. Replace it with new, Aluminum Seamless guttering! They will run your guttering off on site!
What year was the first recorded use of guttering?
According to Merriam Webster's dictionary, the first known use of "guttering" was in the 14th century. It comes from Middle English's 'goter', the Anglo-French 'gutere', and/or from the Latin 'gutta'.
What size screws do you use on brackets for guttering?
id use 75 mm long noway will it fall off
Why do gratings cover drainpipes?
they are placed on roadsides and they float there
What are the advantages of having cast iron garden furniture rather than plastic?
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What is the average replacement cost of seamless guttering?
800 $900.00
Does guttering material need to be flexible?
Whether you’re looking for guttering for a new build or to replace existing materials, flexible guttering may be the best choice. This type of material allows for easier installation and is more adaptive to temperature changes and expansion and contraction. Plus, the flexibility of the material helps minimize the potential for damage from winds and snowfall.
What is the Best way to hang Christmas lights on guttering with coverings?
bluetac
Why do grating sometimes cover drainpipes?
I don'know came on this f*king app to find the answer 🙄😌
What building material starts with a g?
Gang nails, gravel, guttering and glass
What building materials starts with g?
Gang nails, gravel, guttering and glass
