3. Advantages and disadvantages of slate roofing
3.1 Benefits
The natural lauze used for roofing houses, especially in the mountains, has the advantage of being :
a very strong, weather-resistant material ;
a roof covering that provides good thermal insulation for the building ;
a rustic product that blends harmoniously into the landscape;
an aesthetic product with unique colors (silver-gray, bluish, greenish or brownish hues).
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