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The Most Important Thing About Slate

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Slate has been used as a building material for centuries. Look around at historic buildings in Montreal and you will probably see slate tiles on the roof. Usually, a slate roof will last the life of the building, but occasionally one or two tiles are damaged somehow and building owners were talked into replacing the...
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Why Isn’t All Slate Slate-colored?

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When a product description says "slate" in the color selection, you assume that color will be a grey-blue, probably on the darker side, and a little more grey than blue. But in nature, slate is variations of grey, blue, green, black, red, brown, and even purple. This is because slate is formed from shales and...
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Places You’ll Love Slate In Your Home

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Slate has been a popular building material for centuries because it is easily split into sheets of durable, slip- and water-resistant items for the home. Roof tiles made of slate are often left in place for the life of the building. Window and door sills made of slate are attractive, practical features in many building...
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Beat The Summer Heat With Natural Stone Outdoor Tiles

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Summer can be uncomfortably warm, however, once you get under cover, the heat can be bearable - enjoyable even. This is especially true in the late afternoon as the air temperature starts to drop. One of the downfalls of bricks, sand and gravel is their ability to absorb and retain heat. This makes walking on...
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