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10.
The rock generally used for roofing, is
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Shraddha said:
1 decade ago
It is a type of sedimentary rock.
Ravi mehta said:
1 decade ago
Slate can be made into roofing slates, which are installed by a Slater. And, are a type of roof shingle, or more specifically a type of roof tile. Slate has two lines of break ability "Cleavage and grain" which make it possible to split the stone into thin sheets. When broken, slate retains a natural appearance while remaining relatively flat and easy to stack.
Akash said:
1 decade ago
Slates cleavage is very good.
Prem said:
8 years ago
It's sedimentary rocks.
Sumit said:
8 years ago
@Prem and @Shardha.
Slate is a metamorphic form of shale.
Shale is sedimentary.
Slate is a metamorphic form of shale.
Shale is sedimentary.
Pankaj said:
8 years ago
Its given Granite as the best material for roofing.
It's R.Agor.
It's R.Agor.
B k said:
8 years ago
In agor answer is granite. What shoud be right?
Santanu Acharya said:
8 years ago
Granite is costly. So it is not generally used for roofing.
Govind said:
8 years ago
The lighter varities of stones are preferably used for domes and roof coverings.
Vivek kumar shukla said:
7 years ago
What is pumice?
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