If we take a look at the materials used in the modern work we will realize that sustainable and respectful with the environment, they have little. additives, unmentionable ingredients and strange treatment configure the composition of the majority of elements that we use in the constructions day by day, few materials they currently have the ability to be named as "nobles" and this is where the forgotten stone of blackboard.
Yes, that slate rock that you no longer remembered in your vocabulary and that is part of the constructive tradition from a varied number of countries long before they were born our grandparents and that, at present, has been renegade to the background in theoretical benefit of more "modern" materials. Vindicate the traditional construction and the use of noble materials such as natural slate is not an act of remembrance, it is an obligation professional!
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Although it seems obvious to say that the stones of slate are a material sustainable we have to point out a data, according to the declaration certification environment of the product (Collects all the data of a product during its life cycle; CO2 emissions, the quantity of water necessary for its production, the depletion of natural resources in the territory…etc – According to ISO 14.025 and ISO 21.930) states that slate is the product more sustainable for roofs. so not anymore we are talking about a simple material, it is a Top Ten in durability and ecology that is not only used in covers such as we'll see later.
In the following diagram – infographic we can identify the characteristics and comparison of the stone slate on its advantages over other materials used in more traditional covers:
First we must know that the market offers a variety of dimensions and shapes, being the forms – most common models that we can find:
Although it is clear that with today's technology they have appeared new techniques and ways of placing the pieces of slate, what we are interested in is seeing how to install traditional slate roofing natural. Two methods of fixation of the blackboards: with nails and hooks. in the next video we can see it more clearly.
Keep in mind that slate does not expand like tile being a natural stone so it supports very well sudden temperature changes and is much cleaner. In the construction of roofs with natural slate there are pay special attention to the pieces, adequate thickness, proper handling both on site and from the factory. The placement must be correct and it is evident that the professionals are there for that, especially in meetings they are delicate.
We know that examples of architecture with blackboard there are quite a few so let's dive into in some that due to their peculiarity form the new trends of design in the world of construction.
The perfect lines between stone slate and housing!… Hand in hand with the study of architecture Alma-Nac. A project of a single-family home that stands out in a small mound in England called Split House, executed with typical materials of the area and designed under the bioclimatic standards. Just genius at it exterior design, use and combination of materials… etc
Geometric features and pure lines that confer a serenity to the building surrounded by green meadows.
From Asturias (Cerredo) and hand in hand with the office of architecture Zon-e Arquitectos present us with a geometric building that vindicates the slate in modern façade with its maximum expression of avant-garde in design to surprise the observer.
Sharp geometries with exuberant windows give the building an unparalleled uniqueness that They protrude from the building envelope.
It is possible to use slate on roofs with curves?… If someone said that curves are impossible to execute, here we are going to see an architecture example with overwhelming slate material. The project will called Casa 360 located in Galapagar (Spain) of the architecture studio Subarquitectura. A cleverly executed housing folly where the curves impossible are intermingled with the noblest material.
As we can see, the use of this material in curved facades and roofs is possible and we can also use it in really complicated projects.
