Since at least 2014, the Victorian Gothic Church stood empty and neglected. Constructed in 1872 and classified as a Category C Listed building, its revival has been nothing short of remarkable. Today, this historic structure in Monifeth (Scotland) has been reborn as four exquisite luxury apartments, thanks in no small part to the pivotal role […]
For homeowners and many in the roofing industry alike, slate carries a stigma of complexity, difficulty, and fragility. Because of this, many are leery of considering slate when searching for a new roofing product. Readyslate is an innovative system to address many of these concerns while still showcasing the unique beauty of real slate, along […]
Cape Cod 5, a regional bank with sites around Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and southeastern Massachusetts, wanted to design its 5,600-square-foot marquee site to reflect a blend of New England tradition and modern environmental efficiency. Located in a three-acre space surrounded by highways, the bank needed to prioritize public space and visual aesthetics. Because it […]
Thinking about replacing your old roof? Before making that decision, we recommend reading about the advantages of Readyslate, the first pre-assembled natural slate roofing system. While Readyslate outperforms other roofing alternatives, today we are focusing in on ‘synthetic slate’. Using composite slates, or any kind of counterfeit or imitation products, can lead to several negative […]
The third edition of our ‘Best of the Best’ is already here. Our international competition to select the best natural slate skills of the year is now underway! Participating is very easy: you just have to send us your videos! What does the video need to include? They should be relatively short, between 45 seconds […]
Nowadays there are so many types and styles of roofing materials that trying to choose the proper one for your roof can be a really tough work. Before taking any decision, you have to take into consideration how long you want that roof to last, if you want it to complement the design of the […]
Taking the time to carefully evaluate the products for your home or your next project can be stressful and overwhelming – roofing can even more complicated. If you have arrived here, you are probably looking for the best possible roofing product. Have you ever heard of Readyslate? It is the first pre-assembled natural slate roofing […]
Asbestos is a group of fibrous minerals used to strengthen materials. As such, it has been used in the construction sector until it was banned in many countries for health reasons. Today, it’s banned in more than 67 countries, including the UK and all the European Union members. The importation, supply and use of all […]
Does slate burn? For anyone who works with this rock, this is an easy question to answer. It even seems a bit silly. Obviously slate does not burn. In fact, until relatively recently it was quite common for workers to use it as a griddle to cook their lunch, by using fire to heat it […]
The word facade originally comes from the Italian word “facciata”, and is defined as the outside or all of the external faces of a building. The term is frequently used to refer just to the main or front face of a house. Along with the roof, it is one of the most important elements of […]
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