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Slate is an ideal material for roofs and walls due to its durability and longevity; it can last over a century with minimal maintenance. Its natural resistance to water, fire, and pests makes it an excellent choice for various climates. Additionally, slate offers a distinctive aesthetic appeal with its rich colors and textures, enhancing the visual character of any structure. Lastly, being a natural stone, it is environmentally friendly, contributing to sustainable building practices.
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What do engineers use coordinate planes for?
Because then would be able to figure out at what point would the window and the roof be at? And stuff like that.
Why rocks on a roof?
the rocks on the roof is use to add weigth on the roof specially when heavy wind is on your place
What is the proper r-value for insulation for ceilings and exterior walls?
The required R value for walls and roof insulation varies depending on your local building authority. The ideal R value will depend on the climate, altitude, latitude and exposure of your site and the form, amount of glazing,materials and use of the building.
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
What is passive solar design?
In passive solar design, the building is designed to make use of the sun to warm its walls, floors and roof during the winter, and to reject too much heat from the sun in summer. It is called passive because it does not use any mechanical or technical products like solar panels.
Is slate roof tiles renewable?
yes depending on how much you use
Do slate roofs use nails?
Generally, stainless steel or copper nails are used to fasten slate shingles to the roof sheathing.
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.
Why would you use slate for a roof?
Slate is a popular choice for roofing due to its durability, longevity, and fire resistance. It also offers a natural, elegant appearance that can enhance the overall aesthetics of a building. Additionally, slate is low maintenance and can withstand harsh weather conditions.
What is the average price per square for a pitched roof?
it depends on what kind of slate or tile u use
What are slate and marble and example of?
Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock typically used for roofing and flooring due to its durability and resistance to water. Marble is a metamorphic rock prized for its beauty and often used in sculpture and building materials. An example of both slate and marble in use would be a slate roof on a house and a marble statue in a museum.
How do you make a model mud hut?
Use Straw for the roof and cocktail sticks for the walls
What materials did early humans use to cover frame structures with roof walls?
they covered with animal hides to form solid roofs and walls.
When were houses built with slate instead of drywall?
I don't believe slate was ever used for interior walls. It was, and still is often used as roofing. - Forms of plaster wall coverings or drywall boards made from gyproc have been in use from about 1895.
Do builders use angles in their work place?
yes they do so they can build the roof and walls and wat ever else
How do you clean ash from the roof and walls?
why ur house catch on fire ur somtin? use a mop or sumtin
What goes under slates on a roof?
The best thing that should be under a roofing slate is all natural, hard, solid wood. when a slate roof is installed properly NO UNDERLAYMENT IS NECESSARY. however roofing felt is often used to waterproof the building during installation but is not a necessary component of a slate roof. there is not an underlayment in existence that will last even half the life of a properly installed natural slate roof. underlayments are not just a waste of money, many of them can actually decrease the strength and longevity of your slate roof. most roofers install underlayments under their slate roofs as a "back up plan" because they don't trust their workmanship. sticking to using only time tested materials and techniques is the best way to install anything and avoid taking unnecessary, unproven risks. 30# roofing felt is the best product to use under slate because it is thick enough to protect the building during installation and it still allows the roof to breathe. also never install a slate roof on a plywood deck. best case scenario would be raw, sawn, hard lumber at least 1" thick with at least 1" horizontal gaps between boards. i prefer a fresh or "green" oak or hickory installed "green" so it is still soft enough to accept slate nails but will soon after harden and give the best hold on the nail shanks. I've re-sheeted too many roofs to be ignorant enough to think plywood will hold nails securely for at least a hundred years. also in most places you can go directly to a saw mill and get ruff sawn lumber for about the same price as plywood. make sure you use good fasteners and hand nail yes the deck too.
