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Roofing Slate Statistics September 2023

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You can now read the monthly natural slate statistics exports report following us on LinkedIn. be natural® share the statistics of the sector using the data of the Agencia Tributaria as source. A useful tool that shouldn’t be missed.

Exploring the various types of roofing materials

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Introduction Choosing the right roofing material is a crucial decision for homeowners, as it can significantly impact the appearance, durability, and overall performance of a roof. There is a wide array of roofing materials available, each with its unique characteristics, benefits, and considerations. In this article, we will explore some of the most common roofing […]

Stacks of reclaimed slate form facade of The Garden Retreat

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Reclaimed materials were used to create this garden studio, which London practice The Environmental Design Studio has added to a compact site in Cambridge, England. Named The Garden Retreat, the studio is just 15 square metres in size and nestles into a small site in the back garden of a Victorian terrace. The Environmental Design […]

Natural slate: A solution to the issue of embodied carbon

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Steve Pearson explains why choosing natural slate over alternative roofing materials can help to reduce the embodied carbon of our housing stock   The effects of the global climate emergency have become obvious in recent years, with extreme weather now a common occurrence. Whilst the causes for this are varied, the UK Green Building Council […]

Roofing Slate Statistics August 2023

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You can now read the monthly natural slate statistics exports report following us on LinkedIn. be natural® share the statistics of the sector using the data of the Agencia Tributaria as source. A useful tool that shouldn’t be missed.

Roofing Slate Statistics July 2023

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You can now read the monthly natural slate statistics exports report following us on LinkedIn. be natural® share the statistics of the sector using the data of the Agencia Tributaria as source. A useful tool that shouldn’t be missed.

En 1983 Valdeorras pedía apoyo contra el veto de Francia a la pizarra

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A un sombrío panorama se enfrentaba el sector de la pizarra de Valdeorras hace ahora cuarenta años. Francia optaba por presionar para dar salida a su producción y vetaba los materiales que llegaban de la otra parte de la frontera. La decisión de prohibir las exportaciones de pizarra llevaba consigo consecuencias muy desastrosas para el […]

Glazing Vision’s Pitchglaze Roof Window provides a sleek finish and abundant daylighting on a high-quality...

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Glazing Vision has worked with Cocoon Architects to provide outstanding daylighting in this visually striking domestic extension and remodelling project located within a conservation area in Ely, East Cambridgeshire. The Pitchglaze in plane landscape roof window completed the transition and smooth design of the kitchen in the newly renovated house. Originally constructed in the mid-Victorian […]

Natural Slate Vs. Synthetic Imitations

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Figure 1: Slate roof assembly undergoing the burning brand test in accordance with UL 790, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings. Slate shingles are a natural product with exceptional durability and aesthetic beauty. They have been in use in North America for over 400 years. Since the early twentieth century, manufacturers of […]

Roofing Slate Statistics June 2023

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You can now read the monthly natural slate statistics exports report following us on LinkedIn. be natural® share the statistics of the sector using the data of the Agencia Tributaria as source. A useful tool that shouldn’t be missed.

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