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10.
The rock generally used for roofing, is
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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.
Gaurav said:
6 years ago
Slate is used for roof because it is impermeable. That's why it is also used in plinth level.
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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.
Govind said:
8 years ago
The lighter varities of stones are preferably used for domes and roof coverings.
Pankaj said:
8 years ago
Its given Granite as the best material for roofing.
It's R.Agor.
It's R.Agor.
Santanu Acharya said:
8 years ago
Granite is costly. So it is not generally used for roofing.
KAILASH said:
7 years ago
Slate is the right answer. I agree with the given answer.
Shaheedullah said:
6 years ago
Pumice is lightweight stone @Vivek Kumar Shukla.
Shekhar said:
7 years ago
Slate is correct. I agree with the given answer.
B k said:
8 years ago
In agor answer is granite. What shoud be right?
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