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2. Roofing slates - Wikipedia

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   The world's biggest consumer of slate is France, followed by the UK, USA and Germany. In 2012, Spain produced more than 580,000 tonnes (570,000 long tons; 640,000 short tons) of slate worth about $380 million. This made it the largest slate producer in the world, followed by China and Brazil. [3]

3. Eternit - Wikipedia

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   Eternit roofing. Eternit is a registered trademark for a brand of fibre cement currently owned by the Belgian company Etex . [ 1 ] Fibre is often applied in building and construction materials , mainly in roofing and facade products.

4. Roof shingle - Wikipedia

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   Slate shingles are also called slate tiles, the usual name outside the US. Slate roof shingles are relatively expensive to install but can last 80 to 400 years depending on the quality of the slate used, and how well they are maintained. The material itself deteriorates only slowly, and may be recycled from one building to another.

5. Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban - Wikipedia

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   The most important part of the Main Plaza is the Parliament Chamber, which can house up to 354 members during sessions. There are also two podia and two galleries for VIP visitors. The chamber has a maximum height of 117 ft (36 m) with a parabolic shell roof. The roof was designed with a clearance of a single story to let in daylight.

6. Which landmarks are affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles ...

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   The Getty Villa art museum is threatened by the flames of the wind-driven Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, California, Jan. 7, 2025. A fast-moving brushfire in a Los Angeles suburb burned ...

7. Slate industry - Wikipedia

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   Slate mines are found around the world. 90% of Europe's natural slate used for roofing originates from the Slate Industry in Spain. [1] The major slate mining region in the United Kingdom is the Lake district, with Honister slate mine being the last working slate mine, the only producers of the world famous Westmorland greenslate.