Archive for May, 2010
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Chimney Flashing
One of the critical steps in building a chimney is to properly install the flashing where the chimney passes through the roof to prevent water leakage. By building code, the chimney must be at least two inches from any wood structure which means there is a two inch gap between the chimney and the roof. [...]
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Natural Slate
Natural Slate is very well grained metamorphic type of stone. It is formed from clay mud and is composed of decomposed stone and organic matter, which is hardened by the heat and force. Mostly the natural slate is grey in color but it does occur in various types of colors. A huge variety of natural [...]