The replacement of a leaky library roof has taken a step forward with the installation of the first new slates. Kettering Library and Art Gallery in Northamptonshire was damaged during heavy rain in 2023. A huge tent was erected over the Grade II listed building this summer so roof repairs, which will use Collyweston slate […]
Si elles viennent aujourd’hui d’Espagne, les ardoises ont longtemps été une spécialité locale. Retour sur l’histoire de cette pierre bleue du bout du monde. « L’ardoise, c’est un nom d’usage. Le nom exact de la roche, c’est du schiste ardoisier. Car tous les schistes n’ont pas la qualité ardoisière », explique le directeur de la […]
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.
The Marmo+mac, often simply referred to as Marmomac, is the world’s premier event for the entire stone industry, spanning from raw material extraction to the finished product. What exactly does the name mean? «Marmo» is Italian for marble, and when paired with «mac,» representing machinery and technology, it encapsulates the comprehensive range of the trade […]
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.
Situated in the bayside region renowned for its vibrant architectural heritage and iconic bathing boxes is Austin Maynard’s latest multi-residential project. Seamlessly blending with the street’s character, it respects the area’s rich history whilst setting new standards for future development. Over the past two decades, Austin Maynard Architects have been refining their expertise in residential […]
Perché à 1 100 mètres d’altitude dans le Conflent pyrénéen, un hameau de 337 habitants défie le temps depuis neuf siècles. Les toitures d’ardoise bleue d’Évol scintillent sous le soleil catalan comme un secret architectural unique dans les Pyrénées-Orientales. Quand j’ai découvert ce village médiéval parfaitement conservé, j’ai compris pourquoi il fascine les spécialistes d’architecture […]
be natural® proud member of the SRCA since 2015 This year was very special at the Roofing Contractors Association Conference. It was the 20th Anniversary! Thank you to Lucas Severance from Slate Valley Suply, be natural® this year was represented. All the exclusive roofing slates range from Spain and Vermont were shown in the booth […]
Le Performing Arts Center est un centre des arts du spectacle, construit à Dali, en Chine. Réalisé par le studio d’architecture Zhu Pei, il présente un toit rectangulaire en forme de collines, où bois et ardoises dialoguent. La ville de Dali était une étape importante sur l’ancienne route du thé et des chevaux. La vieille […]
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