This affordable slate alternative mimics natural slate’s look but is made from a composite of other roofing materials. As a result, it weighs much less and is easier to install, but it also ...

While slate roof tiles can be a great choice, they also come with some downsides. Consider both the pros and cons of slate tiles before installing them.

These trainings, developed with the end user in mind, serve as a tutorial and reference for users of the Undergraduate Slate instance at Purdue University. Each course concludes with a knowledge check ...

Slate roofs come in various colors and textures. This can dramatically impact your home’s appearance. Consider these factors: ...

Structural lightweight concrete with lightweight aggregates allows for thinner floor slabs and a reduction in structural materials.Courtesy of the Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate Institute ...

Go back farther in time and other, more durable materials were the standard. Tin, slate, fiber cement and tile could be found ...

Collyweston slate is still mined but difficult to get hold of The historian Alec Clifton-Taylor said: "I do not believe that any other roofing material can match the visual attraction of ...