Bluestone is a very common name for stone that is derived from basalt which is formed when lava from a volcano cools...
Read MoreStone has a long history of being the preferred building material for the privileged and elite, but with today’s processing techniques stone is far more affordable and a smart choice for homeowners and renovators.
Read MoreStone pavers, whether bluestone pavers or other type of pavers, are a versatile and attractive build material.
Read MoreUsing natural colours in your home can be a fantastic way to create a stylish, relaxing and modern look ...
Read MoreThe art of mosaic has seen a rapid resurgence of late, and is currently one of the hottest trends in home decor.
Read MoreThe Australian Standards makes no recommendation for the minimum roof pitch for slate. It has references to roof pitches as low as ...
Read MoreGood ventilation is essential for slate. Moisture build-up under the slate will cause it to fret, crumble or de-laminate. We have 120 year old Welsh slate at our warehouse that has been...
Read MoreSarking is a term originating from the UK that was used to describe boards that slate was fixed to - as in "sarking boards". These days, sarking has a more general definition...
Read MoreQuality assurance (QA) is a management process that addresses the critical control points in delivering slate for mountain to market. Quality management is documented and compliance with all the...
Read MoreHeadlap is a technical term that relates to how slates are lapped and fixed on a roof. In Australia, the usual headlap for a roof with a pitch of 40 degrees is 75mm. This means that...
Read MoreThe best slaters will carefully grade every slate before it goes on the roof. They grade slate thickness into three groups (thin, medium & thick) using the thinner slates at the top of the roof and ...
Read MoreHundreds of nails are used to fix slate to roof battens. Sometimes the longevity of a roof can be determined by the quality of nails used.
Read MoreOregon is the timber of choice for use as battens under slate roofs. While pine may be popular for many short lived roofs it is essential that...
Read MoreNew lead is commonly used on slate roofs for ridge capping and flashing around chimneys. Rain reacts with the lead to form an unattractive, lead carbonate stain that is white in colour.
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