The slate you can't see from the ground has been replaced by a sheet of underlayment
A range of pattern variations and advanced imaging offer a true stone look in vinyl flooring.
This alternative to slate is light, rugged, and easy to cut.
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Cleaning the slate
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Q: My client wants to install slate tile in her shower to match the tile on her bathroom floor. I know that slate is porous and harder to keep clean than ceramic tile, but is there a good sealer that can be used with the slate so that maintenance will be manageable?
Strong framing and proper substrate details reduce the chances of cracking
Replacement windows & doors; interior millwork; slate & tile roofing
This batten and clip system reduces the slate required to cover the roof by nearly half.
With good technique and matching materials, repairs to a slate roof can be invisible and as durable as the original roof.
Siding with slate
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Algae on asphalt shingles
Eight years ago, JLC took a look at widespread reports of cracking and splitting in fiberglass-mat shingles. In this update, we report how shingle manufacturers have responded to complaints, and how new product standards are making it easier to judge w
An experienced roofing contractor describes the details that make for a long-lasting, leak-free concrete tile roof.
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Plastic, metal and fiber-cement shingles and panels make for durable, fire-resistant roofs — without sacrificing good looks.
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Conventional steep-slope roofing materials can be made watertight even on low slopes. Here are some details and techniques that work.
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You can still reliably judge organic shingles by their weight. But fiberglass shingles are another story. Responding to problems in the field, the fiberglass shingle industry is conducting research and developing new standards for its products.
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They’re pretty to look at, but they may not last as long as expected unless installed properly and maintained.