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How much do the dimensions of each slate tile vary?

Slate Flooring Tile FAQs
Slate tile is cut to Metric sizes - the Imperial sizes quoted are purely nominal measurements. Tiles sizes will be as follows. Indian Slate: 12"x12" - 300mm (+/- 1mm), 16"x16" - 400mm (+/- 1mm). Chinese Slate: 12"x12" - 300mm (+/- 3mm), 16"x16" - 400mm (+/- 3mm), 24"x24" - 600mm (+/- 3mm)
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How much does the thickness of slate tile vary?

Slate Flooring Tile FAQs
There can be up to 1/4" difference in the heights on the top surface of a slate tile. The nominal thicknesses are as follows: There will be some variations beyond this range, but the product is fairly consistent. Slate tile is usually installed with a medium-bed mortar, which allows for the variation on adjoining tile edges to be minimized. Please order an additional 10-15% to allow for waste, cuts, and thickness variation.
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Will Hallett Gutter Cover® work on cedar or tile (slate) roofs?

Hallet Gutter Cover® - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, but extreme care and caution should be taken when installing and installations may be limited to new roofs only, as these types of roofs may break when lifted to install the gutter cover.
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Is there a PEI rating for slate tile?

Slate Flooring Tile FAQs
The PEI refers to ratings set by the Porcelain Enamel Institute. These ratings were developed for the Ceramic and Porcelain tile industries. There is therefore no PEI rating for slate. However, slate is very hard and durable and can be used where a long-wearing product is required.
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Can slate tile be installed outside on sand?

Slate Flooring Tile FAQs
Slate tile can be used outside if set on a solid substrate with mortar. Slate tiles should not be installed on sand nor should they be used as pavers.
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How much slate tile does a container hold?

Slate Flooring Tile FAQs
Container quantities of slate range from 5,000 sq. ft. to 8,000 sq. ft. depending on the product and tile size. For example, a 20' container of 16" x 16" tiles of "Rusty" slate holds 24 pallets, which equates to 6,500 sq. ft. A BuildDirect sales representative will be happy to help you with the container quantities for different types of slate. Container orders can comprise any combination of the colors, sizes, finishes and shapes that the factory produces.
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Can I vary the dimensions of my bar codes?

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In general, the width of a bar code is proportional to the amount of data encoded, whereas the height is a function of the font. However, by changing the font's type size you can vary both the height and width of your bar codes. You can always scale up in size. However, if you scale down too much in size, you may adversely affect the proper spacing. Once the bars and spaces lose their proportionality, the bar codes can no longer be read.
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Is metal roofing noisier in bad weather than asphalt, cedar shake, tile and slate roofing?

Metal Roofing Questions - Metal Roofing Alliance
When installed with solid sheathing, a metal roof on your home will silence noise from rain, hail and bad weather as well - if not better - than any other roofing material.
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Are there drawbacks using slate tile compared to ceramic or porcelain tiles?

Slate Flooring Tile FAQs
Slate tile does need a little more in the way of maintenance compared to ceramic or porcelain tile, but its unique qualities and appearance are often preferred to man-made products.
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How does buying slate floor tile from BuildDirect work?

Slate Flooring Tile FAQs
BuildDirect is a wholesaler with proprietary Internet technology and toll-free customer service to provide incredibly low prices on top quality building products. We fill slate orders in two ways. The first is selling pallet multiples out of warehouses around North America. The second is shipping container orders directly from select manufacturers and delivered to your job site.
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How does the customer obtain slate tile samples?

Slate Flooring Tile FAQs
We can send you three samples for US$25.00 ($35.00 overnight delivery). This charge covers the actual costs of handling, packaging, and courier delivery. Any additional samples (in the same package) cost an extra $5.00 each. The sample pieces are approximately 4"x 4". At present, we ship container orders (5000 sq. ft. +) to Europe. Shipping single pallet orders from North America to Europe is not cost effective.
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What is Slate?

American Stone LLC - FAQs
Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that splits into thin, smooth-surfaced layers. Slate can be used on floors, fireplaces and countertops.
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Slate is a fine-grained, metamorphic rock, commonly derived from sedimentary rock shale. It is composed mostly of micas, chlorite and quartz. It is best used for floors, walkways and roofing and recently has been used attractively for kitchen countertops and wet bars. It is a dense composite that is very tough and typically comes in blacks, grays and greens, however other beautiful colors can also be found in slate products. Slate colors within the same color family often vary.
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NTM: FAQs
Slate is a fine-grained, clayey metamorphic rock that cleaves, or splits, readily into thin slabs having great tensile strength and durability; some other rocks that occur in thin beds are improperly called slate because they can be used for roofing and similar purposes. True slates do not, as a rule, split along the bedding plane but along planes of cleavage.
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Slate Flooring Tile FAQs
Slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock. Itâ??s main constituents are quartz, chlorite, mica & calcite. Slate is formed when ocean or riverbed sediments are compressed and heated by the earth's crust.
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Slate is a fine grained rock formed from layers of shale and clay deposits. Those layers can be detected in the delicate tracery of its texture and in its enchanting palette of colours. Far more than several shades of grey, slate often has hints of green, russet, hazel and plum, giving it enormous potential for fascinating floors.
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Why do prices vary?

ROCA Tips Trends & FAQ
a result of their achievements and previous work experience, our professionals work various price structures. While prices vary accordingly, our technicians are constantly improving through ongoing education. Whatever price point you seek, you'll enjoy superior service with a touch to make your day.
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Are Titan’s Spanish Tile, Slate or Cedar Shake heavy?

Titan Roof Systems FAQ's
No. Titan’s Old World Spanish A4 tile is one of the lightest composite tile available and is actually lighter than many asphalt roofs. Titan Old World Slate, Titan Slate and Titan Shake minimize weight but do not compromise stability. All of Titan’s products can be installed over standard trusses.
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What is Met-Tile?

Met-Tile Frequently Asked Questions
Met-Tile is made of 3-ft-wide steel panels, in lengths of two to 20 feet. Since the panels are stepped to create a tile-like appearance, they are commonly referred to as "tile panels" or "tile facsimile panels."
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What are the products dimensions?

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The individual Grasspave2 rings are one inch deep and two inches in diameter. The product itself comes in nine different roll sizes ranging from 108 sq. ft. to 538 sq. ft.
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What are the product dimensions?

Frequently Asked Questions
The individual Gravelpave2 rings are one inch deep and two inches in diameter. The product itself comes in nine different roll sizes ranging from 108 sq. ft. to 538 sq. ft.
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What are the roll dimensions?

Frequently Asked Questions
Typically the product comes in 2 Square (200 s.f. of roof coverage) or 4 square (400 s.f. of coverage) rolls and a variety of weights. See specifications for more information.
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What is a ribbon slate?

Frequently Asked Questions about Slate, Tile, Metal Roofing ...
Ribbon slates are Pennsylvania black slates that have small bands running through them. These ribbons contain a high amount of carbon that deteriorates much faster than the rest of the slate. This results in the slate becoming separated at the ribbon, allowing either the slates to fall out or water to penetrate the roof. Even so, ribbon slate roofs have still been known to last 50 to even 100 years if the roof is steep and well shaded.
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Is there a grading system for slate?

Frequently Asked Questions about Slate, Tile, Metal Roofing ...
It is very simple. S-1 means the slate will last more than 75 years. S-2 slate is meant to last 45 to 75 years and S-3 slates are meant to last 45 years or less. However, slates of all three grades generally do last longer than their required minimums.
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Where can I get your tile?

Meredith Art Tile - Information
Meredith Art Tile is available in fine tile and stone showrooms across the country. Please consult our showroom locater map for a dealer near you. They will be happy to show you our tiles in person and work with you to design the perfect installation for any setting.
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What are the dimensions?

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quietrevolution wind turbines will come in three sizes, the first of which is the QR5 which stands 5m high by 3.1m in diameter and which is available from Autumn 2006. Two further sizes are under development: the QR2.5 (2.5m x 2.5m) and the QR12 (12m x 6m). Please note that these are the heights of the turbine only, the overall height will include the mast (normally 3m, 6m, 9m or 15m).
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