answersLogoWhite

0

Slate is a natural product found in the ground. A type of rock.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the Williamsburg Governor's Palace made of?

It is mostly made of brick. Origionaly the roof was going to be made of stone slate, but the shingles arived in terrible condition and no one who knew how the lay stone slate was found, so wooden shingles ended up being used.


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.


How can you recycle slate?

Some artists use old slate shingles for a canvass. The Slate Lady even sells them--see link.


What is the average cost of slate shingles?

it costs alot i guess


What minerals and metals are in shingles?

Shingles is a disease caused by a virus. There are no metals in this disease ROOFING shingles may be slate, wood, terra cotta tiles, fiberglass, asphalt or fiberglass. They rarely contain metals, but may be held in place with nails made of steel..


Do slate roofs use nails?

Generally, stainless steel or copper nails are used to fasten slate shingles to the roof sheathing.


What are definitions of the word shingles?

A shingle is a fixture that is used to cover a roof. Shingles are made from different materials including asphalt, metal, and slate.


Where does shingle come from?

Shingle is a type of roofing material typically made from various natural materials, primarily asphalt, wood, slate, or clay. Asphalt shingles, the most common type, are made from a fiberglass mat coated with asphalt and granules. Wood shingles are crafted from cedar, redwood, or other types of wood, while slate and clay shingles are cut from stone or molded from clay. Overall, the specific source of shingle depends on the material used in its production.


Why is slate used as shingles for rooftops?

Shingles is a word that i never ever knew.Thank you for researching for this.You really didn't have to because idkk what it meannss.KK?


What is the best roofing shingles made if?

I think they are a Petroleum product. (oil).


What rock is sometimes used as a roofing material?

Slate is a type of rock that is commonly used as a roofing material due to its durability, fire resistance, and natural beauty. Its flat, smooth surface makes it a popular choice for both residential and commercial buildings.


What is slate siding made of?

Slate siding is made from the metamorphic rock slate.