Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Slates",
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 January 2008, we covered the news from Sandtoft Roof Tiles
- take a look at Sandtoft to form part of sustainability showcase
which says: "Sandtoft has recently made the switch to using 100% green electricity from renewable sources such as wind farms and hydroelectric plants at all its sites".
Take a look also at the news release from Sandtoft Roof Tiles, Sandtoft local authority re-roofing scheme,
as well as Cembrit Blunn MMC solutions at Futurebuild from Cembrit Blunn,
and Glacier natural slates from Cembrit Blunn from Cembrit Blunn.
See also:
Cembrit Blunn keeps things cool
(November 2007)
Range of ventilation products now available from roofing specialist Cembrit Blunn to complement its fibre cement and natural roofing slates
Marley Eternit materials make fantasy a reality
(October 2007)
Three types of fibre cement roofing and cladding materials from Marley Eternit specified in redevelopment of a nursery school in East London
Affordable, easy-to-fit solar products
(October 2007)
Nu-lok announce launch of its new sustainable energy division, Green Frog Solar, which will deliver affordable, easy to install solar solutions
Marley Eternit fixes on specifiers
(September 2007)
Marley Eternit new brochure details its entire range of roof ventilation and dry fix systems, which are compatible with its clay and concrete plain tiles, interlocking tiles and fibre cement slates
Nu-loc case study: Southport Community Centre
(September 2007)
Architects MBNA specified Nu-lok Roofing at the planning stage, in order to meet with the need for a traditional looking building
SIPs solution for innovative housing design
(September 2007)
Jabsip, structural insulated panels by Vencel Resil were used to provide a versatile and highly effective roofing and structural solution for Presentation Housing Association's new development
Bradstone Structural - building in sustainability
(September 2007)
Lower Mill Estate, Somerford Keynes, has used specially developed sustainable building products from Bradstone Stuctural, an Aggregate Industries business
Zinc roof on quarry house development
(August 2007)
Curved zinc roof and unusual stepped construction on the edge of a quarry, manufactured by Umicore
Burlington at Shetland Museum and Archives
(August 2007)
Natural slate roofing from Burlington features as the roof finish on the new Shetland Museum and Archives building, recently opened on the islands and constructed at cost of GBP11.6 million
Pure cladding guide launched by Marley Eternit
(July 2007)
Marley Eternit new cladding design guide 'Pure cladding' is exclusively focused on design, detailing and specification of company's decorative rainscreen cladding systems
Nu-lok Roofing case study: Preseli Venture Lodge
(July 2007)
Nu-lok ceramic slate roofing chosen because the product is easy and practical to use, it is cost effective and has exceptional good looks
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
Ventilation - Taking care with re-roofs
(July 2007)
Klober share some hints for builders and roofers on ventilation pitfalls with re-roofs
Green approach must be second-nature
(June 2007)
Helping the environment should be as much a part of working life as health and safety or arriving on time, according to Marley Eternit
Zinc roof on quarry house development
(June 2007)
VM Zinc (Umicore) curved zinc roof and unusual stepped construction on the edge of a quarry in Sevenoaks
Marley Eternit provides home in one for golf club
(May 2007)
Fibre cement cladding and roofing from Marley Eternit has helped make Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club a true golfing oasis
Marley Eternit products are naturally green
(April 2007)
Marley Eternit products specified for their green credentials for Osborne's demonstration house on sustainability and off-site manufacture at BRE's Innovation Park
News on the Natural and fibre cement slates from Cembrit Blunn
(March 2007)
Cembrit Blunn, specialist in natural and fibre cement slates, has announced the appointment of Alan Pritchard as South West Regional Sales Manager
Great Glen House at Civic Trust Awards 2007
(March 2007)
Follows on from achieving the highest ever Design and Procurement BREEAM score (84%)confirmed by BRE as highest score ever achieved by any building in UK since 1998
News on the Natural and fibre cement slates from Cembrit Blunn
(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
Marley Eternit weatherboard for Persimmon Homes
(February 2007)
Fibre cement weatherboard from Marley Eternit creates 'outstanding feature areas' in purpose-built community by Persimmon Homes South Coast
News on the Natural and fibre cement slates from Cembrit Blunn
(February 2007)
Cembrit Blunn, specialist in natural and fibre cement slates, has announced the appointment of new Southern Sales Manager
UK roofing industry responds to climate change
(February 2007)
Sandtoft Roof Tiles highlights impact of changing climate will have on the roofing industry
Lafarge Roofing and new Zonal Fixing Method
(January 2007)
New Zonal Fixing Method promoted by the NFRC as stormproof alternative to simplify ensuring all different designs of pitched roofing across housing developments meet BS 5534
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
Eaves vent protection made easy by Klober
(January 2007)
Klober's vented eaves protector combines accessories previously sold separately to provide a more flexible means of eaves ventilation and protection
'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
Marley Eternit weatherboard sets the trend
(January 2007)
An outbuilding in the grounds of a home that counted Edward and Mrs Simpson and Churchill among its visitors is setting a contemporary trend with the help of Weatherboard cladding from Marley Eternit
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
Nu-lok quality is BBA assured
(October 2006)
All can now benefit from quality assurance when choosing a roofing system, as Nu-lok Roofing Systems announces British Board of Agrement (BBA) certification
New housing 'Redi' to roll
(August 2006)
Glidevale Fulmetal Rediroll universal dry fix ridge ventilation system used in the constructed 21 new homes in Chepstow for Gwerin Housing Association
Pomery slate grows in popularity
(August 2006)
Hard landscaping materials supplier, Pomery Natural Stone, has expanded its range of materials by adding slate, both traditional blue-grey and a mottled brown
Rooflight Company sheda light on a problem.
(August 2006)
Conservation Rooflight and Replica Rooflight, architect Matt Briffa has provided Grange Street Mews with a bright, airy feel to the living environment
Bradstone complement medieval style
(August 2006)
Bradstone is ideal for architects and specifiers wanting to use traditional looking materials but without the limitations and cost implications of a natural product