Civil Engineering - Building Materials - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Building Materials - Section 2 (Q.No. 10)
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.
Shraddha said:
1 decade ago
It is a type of sedimentary rock.
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