Slate
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What is Pyrite?
Pyrite, often known as fool’s gold (as miners would mistake it for gold), is a metallic mineral found naturally. Pyrite is also sometimes known as iron pyrite and is made up of one part iron and two parts sulphur. It has a brassy yellow colour and is actually pretty easy to tell apart from gold which is much brighter. Pyrite...
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CUPA's Official Guide to Fixing Slates
Posted on 19th February 2020 | Posted in Miscellaneous, 'How to' Advice, Buying Guides, Pitched Roofing & SlateMethod Statement for CUPA Natural Roofing Slates It must be stressed that the overall appearance of a finished slate roof is dependent on the preparatory work undertaken before any slates are even fixed to the roof. This process starts on the drawing board of the architect and continues through the erection of the building to roof level. The accuracy of...