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2. Roofing slates - Wikipedia

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   The world's biggest consumer of slate is France, followed by the UK, USA and Germany. In 2012, Spain produced more than 580,000 tonnes (570,000 long tons; 640,000 short tons) of slate worth about $380 million. This made it the largest slate producer in the world, followed by China and Brazil. [3]

3. Slate - Wikipedia

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   A slate roof in Cardiff, Wales A slate-faced church and homes in Wurzbach, Germany A fine slate tile work, Saint Leonhard's Church in Frankfurt am Main, Germany Slates with holes at a farm in Tremedda, Cornwall, England. Slate can be made into roofing slate, a type of roof tile which are installed by a slater. Slate has two lines of ...

4. Roof shingle - Wikipedia

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   Slate shingles may be cut in a variety of decorative patterns and are available in several colors. Flagstone shingles are a traditional roofing material. Some stone shingles are fastened in place but some simply are held by gravity, so the roof pitch cannot be too steep or the stones will slide off the roof.

5. Which Roofing Materials Stand the Test of Time? A 2024 Review

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   Slate Roofing Slate roofing, known for its natural appearance and robustness, tops the chart in durability with a lifespan exceeding 100 years if installed correctly. Pros: Extremely durable, fire ...

6. Roof tiles - Wikipedia

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   Roof tiles are overlapping tiles designed mainly to keep out precipitation such as rain or snow, and are traditionally made from locally available materials such as clay or slate. Later tiles have been made from materials such as concrete , glass , and plastic .

7. Covering (construction) - Wikipedia

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   Roofing with large elements includes sheet metals, profiled metal or plastic trays, and corrugated fiber-cement sheets. Their waterproofing principles may involve overlapping, stapling, the application of elastomer seals, etc. Some traditional roofing materials, such as thatch or green roofs, do not fit into these two categories.