Slate

How To Use Slate Around A Pond Border

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Slate is an excellent choice for use around a pond border. Not only does this material weigh enough to remain in place, but its natural colouring blends well with the water as well as the surrounding vegetation. Choose large, heavy pieces of slate for use on the pond border to ensure that the rock does … Read more

How To Walk On A Slate Roof

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Slate roofing tiles are very delicate and can easily crack and dislodge under your weight. Ideally, you would only allow specially trained roofers to work on roofs covered in slate, but for emergency repairs or the retrieval of the occasional frisbee, it can’t be avoided. If you must go up there, be sure to follow … Read more