Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Natural Slate",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Luxury apartments crowned with CUPA Natural Slate from
CUPA Natural Slate, which we summarised at the time by saying "Luxury development of one and two bedroom apartments in Seaford, East Sussex has been complemented by use of CUPA Natural Slate".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Marley Eternit challenges the use of natural slate from
Marley Eternit: "Leading roofing manufacturer Marley Eternit has stopped using natural slate in a bid to remove all non-sustainable products from its range".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Cembrit Blunn
concerning its MMC solutions
- take a look at Cembrit Blunn MMC solutions at Futurebuild
which says: "Visitors to the Cembrit Blunn stand at Futurebuild 2008 will see its exciting range of off-site construction solutions".
Take a look also at the news release from Cembrit Blunn, Glacier natural slates from Cembrit Blunn,
as well as Cembrit Blunn keeps things cool from Cembrit Blunn,
and Burlington at Shetland Museum and Archives from Burlington Slate.
See also:
Jabroof SlimFix panels from Vencel Resil
(July 2007)
Jabroof SlimFix roof can be installed to create a weather-tight seal within a day
CUPA Natural Slate specified for in Gainsborough
(July 2007)
CUPA Natural Slate specified for roofing at the historical Marshall's Yard Iron Works site in Gainsborough
Copper ridge products more than decorative
(June 2007)
Copper Ridge Systems of Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland has expanded to meet high demand for its copper ridge product
Creswell Village a 'Model' for Regeneration
(March 2007)
Two-year scheme to transform properties and public open space at the Model Village at Creswell has been led by Meden Valley Making Places
Cembrit Blunn appoint new sales manager
(March 2007)
Cembrit Blunn, specialist in natural and fibre cement slates, has announced the appointment of Alan Pritchard as South West Regional Sales Manager
Cembrit Blunn appoint new Marketing Manager
(February 2007)
Cembrit Blunn, specialist in natural and fibre cement slates, has announced the appointment of Ged Ferris to the key position of Marketing Manager
Cembrit Blunn appoints new southern Sales Manager
(February 2007)
Cembrit Blunn, specialist in natural and fibre cement slates, has announced the appointment of new Southern Sales Manager
Moorland fibre cement slates from Cembrit Blunn
(January 2007)
Cembrit Blunn, specialist in natural and fibre cement slates, is supplying high quality Moorland fibre cement slates to roofing specifiers, stockists and installers
Orkney homes benefit from Metro Slate
(January 2007)
Metrotile, a leading supplier of lightweight steel roofing systems in the UK, has supplied Metro Slate for a development of 32 new homes built by the Orkney Housing Association
'Diamonds are Forever' with Cembrit Blunn
(January 2007)
When an authentic match for a traditional diamond-shaped slate was required for a cottage re-roofing in Kent, Ashford and Cranbrook Roofing Partnership enlisted the help of Cembrit Blunn
Additional guest suites for country house hotel
(November 2006)
Pinelog's design is a building of timber frame construction, faced externally with mock Tudor half timbers and coloured render
From car park to parkside with Marley Eternit
(November 2006)
Fibre cement Weatherboard from Marley Eternit was 'fundamental' to the successful conversion of part of a former public car park into a private development of six detached houses
Burlington natural slate roofing for restoration
(October 2006)
Natural slate roofing supplied by Burlington plays significant role in restoration of one of Dundee's oldest schools - the Morgan Academy
20/20 tiles for finishing touch to new homes
(August 2006)
Sandtoft's new 20/20 Interlocking Clay Plain Tile has been used to provide the finishing touches to two private houses being built in Lincoln
Interlocking slates for apartment roofs
(July 2006)
Bicester Roofing has worked with Berkeley Homes on a development of 16 mixed community apartment blocks whose roofs were fitted with Marley Eternit's Melbourn interlocking slates
Lafarge Roofing latest Guide to Roofing Systems
(July 2006)
Publication of Lafarge Roofing's latest Guide to Roofing Systems confirms there really is a natural slate added to the Redland range
CUPA Natural Slate first Affiliate Member of ICW
(January 2006)
CUPA Natural Slate, the largest producer of natural slate in the world, have become the Institute of Clerks of Works first ever Affiliate Members
Kingspan KS1000 TS insulated roof tile support
(November 2005)
Kingspan KS1000 TS specified for speed, fire-safety and aesthetics
Marley Eternit helps social housing in South Wales
(October 2005)
Concrete council housing in South Wales has been given a new lease of life as striking social housing thanks in part to a variety of products from Marley Eternit
Sandtoft supplies full package to Allison Homes
(August 2005)
Sandtoft has supplied a full package of clay, concrete, and recycled slate roof tiles and fittings to housebuilder, Allison Homes
Laing homes go for Sandtoft natural look
(August 2005)
Laing Homes South West Thames' Priory Gate Mews development at Reigate is one of the first major housing schemes in Surrey to use Sandtoft's 20/20 interlocking clay plain tile
Sandtoft products sit perfectly at new marina
(August 2005)
Houses and apartments at the Burton Waters Marina Development have all been roofed using a variety of products from Sandtoft's extensive tile collection
Catnic Litetile transforms building
(May 2005)
Catnic Litetile transforms Grade II Listed Building into shoppers' paradise
Eternit fine tunes its slate range - naturally
(May 2005)
Eternit Building Materials has fine-tuned its portfolio of pre-holed natural slates to make it even more appealing to today's specifiers
Flat-to-pitch roof for mosque
(April 2005)
Watershed (Roofing) contractors using a Kingspan modular decking system at the Markazi Mosque in Dewsbury, Yorkshire
Eternit slates get a royal seal of approval
(April 2005)
Fibre cement slates from Eternit Building Materials have crowned a Belmont Homes development in a town long favoured by Royalty
Decra gets good report at St Helen's school
(March 2005)
The Stratos tile is manufactured as a complete steel panel of tiles as opposed to individual tiles which virtually rules out the possibility of vandalism or forced entry
New roofing system specification: RIBA guidelines
(March 2005)
Section H65 of National Building Specification (NBS), which covers single-lap roof tiling, has been amended to include the latest innovation in roofing systems
Decra Roof Systems fit for new health centre
(January 2005)
The roof on the new Primary Care Unit is a warm roof construction including over 1400m2 of Stratos tiles plus traditional angle shaped ridging, hip ventilation and Decra 700 breather membrane
Lightweight Roofing For Premium Apartments
(November 2004)
Decra lightweight roofing was chosen by Rollville Ltd for Mountgorry Woods, a residential development of 58 premium apartments in four blocks on a 2.5 acre site at Swords, North County Dublin
Innovative Roofing System Easy Installation
(September 2004)
The patented, highly innovative Nu-Lok Roofing System can halve installation times, reduce overall project costs and minimise future maintenance while providing high quality, traditional slate effect
Decra Stratos Tiles Are Best Buy At Super Valu
(September 2004)
Ireland's largest independent retailer has chosen a lightweight roof for its new store in Monasterevin. Coverage is up to seven times faster than conventional tiles at only a fraction of the weight
Eternit Building Materials At Housebuilding 2004
(July 2004)
Eternit Building Materials will showcase roofing slates as well as natural clay tiles and Weatherboard cladding at the UK's first dedicated housebuilding exhibition, Housebuilding 2004 in September
Ibstock bricks help win Sustainability Award
(March 2004)
The award-winning Denville Hall Phase 2 extension has been developed as part of The Actors' Charitable Trust's (TACT) programme to upgrade the accommodation at Denville Hall, Middlesex