JRC Slate are starting the new year and the new decade with a big focus on sustainability, reducing our plastic usage and employee wellbeing. (more…)
Read MoreMake your power drill a powerful slate-cutting shear! This one-hand operation accessory quickly inserts into the chuck of a corded or cordless electric drill and requires less force than other slate-cutting methods. (more…)
Read MoreMosses are small flowerless plants that typically form dense green clumps or mats, often in damp or shady locations.
Moss growth in a garden can be slowed down by a number of methods: (more…)
Read MoreDr Zoe Detko, May 2019
We have been working with Lancaster University and their Centre for Global Eco-Innovation department, looking at Passivhaus and the Carbon footprint of natural roofing slate when compared to other roofing products. (more…)
Read MoreThere are two different methods of fixing roofing slates….
So which is the right option for your job?
When deciding which method to use you need to consider various factors;
The roofs exposure level to driving rain, the pitch of the roof and the size of the slate being used. You also…
Choosing a roofing material can be a big decision when building or renovating a home; not only do homeowners want their roof to suit the style of their home, it’s also important that the material is durable and stands the test of time.
With many roofing materials now available in…
Read MoreBritish Standards are frequently ignored but none so more than BS 8000 Part 6 1990 Code of Practice for Slating and Tiling. This is initially done so to save on costs and time and usually ending with devastating consequences.
Sorting slates by thickness is just as important a part of…
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