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18/02/2025
Installing natural slate is a craft that demands skill, experience, and high-quality materials. But just as important is having the right set of specialized tools. Slate roofing is an art that takes years to master, but with the proper tools in your kit, the job becomes easier, more efficient, and more precise. Every master has […]
19/07/2024
Choosing the right material for your roof is a crucial decision that can significantly impact the durability, safety, and aesthetics of your home. Among the many available options, natural slate stands out distinctly for its exceptional qualities. In this article, we will explore the seven unquestionable advantages of natural slate compared to fibre cement. Natural […]
11/03/2024
Whether you’re considering building a new home or undergoing a renovation, the choice of roofing material goes beyond mere aesthetics. Here, we explain why natural slate is the best option for you. Features of slate roofs Features are the qualities inherent to a product simply by virtue of its existence. Why is natural slate the […]
14/09/2023
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 […]
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20/04/2023
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 […]
05/02/2023
Do you want to know more about roof styles? Then don’t miss these top 10 contemporary houses with pitched roofs!   When you choose a roofing style, you may first think of visual impact. While good look really matters, so do utility, lifetime and strength. If you’ve ever wondered what the importance of a good […]
19/04/2022
A dome is a type of roof usually reserved for prestigious buildings like: churches, palaces and civic centres. A simple glance at this type of structure is enough to demand respect and admiration. Even though the elements and calculations needed to build a dome are very complex, the experts point towards a very simple origin: […]
Dr. Víctor Cárdenes Van den Eynde Geologist and roofing slate independent consultant
14/03/2022
A well-installed slate roof can last without any problems for decades or even centuries. Slate is a durable, compact, dense, fine-grained rock, but above all a natural product, which makes it unique. Each slab is unique and slightly different from the rest with its own character. As it is a natural rock, slate is alive […]

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