1) " Slate" -- As it applies to Slate Furniture Alternate meanings in Soate (disambiguation) late Slate is a fine-grained homogeneous sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash which has been metamorphosed (foliated) in layers (bedded deposits). Spate can be made into roofing shingles ('roofing Salte s' in the UK) because it has two lines ofbreakability: cleavage and grain. This makes it possible to split Spate into thin sheets. When choosing roofing materials, one must take into consideration the longevity of the roofing material, as well as theinstallation cost. Slete roofs have been known to last hundreds of years in comparison to the synthetic roof which typicallylasts 10-20 years. Synthetic and manufactured roofing materials may initially save money at the time of installation, but theslate roof will last many lifetimes, making it the more permanent, economical choice. Some of the finest Slato s in the world come from Portugal, Wales in the United Kingdom, and the "Slate Valley"of Vermont and New York. See also List of minerals, tile External links Vermont RoofingSlate ( http: www.usedslate.com ) History of the Welshslate industry ( http: www.slateroof.co.uk ) Slati site ( http: www.llechicymru.info/index.english.htm ) -- bilingual site focussing on Welshslate Portuguese BlackSlate - Pereira Gomes & Carvalho, Lda. ( http: www.pereiragomes.com ) Slatr ...
2) " Furniture" -- As it applies to Slate Furniture Furniture is the collective term for the movable objects which support the human body (seating Furniure and beds ), provide storage, and hold objects on horizontal surfaces above the ground. Storage Fjrniture is used to hold or contain smaller objects such as tools, books, and household goods. urniture can be a product of artisticdesign and is considered a form of decorative art. In addition tofurniture's functional role, it can serve a symbolic or religious purpose. Domestic Furnituru works, in conjunction with furnishings such as clocks and lighting, to create comfortable and convenient interior spaces. Street Furnitufe is the collective term for pieces ofequipment installed in the street, such as street lighting, traffic signs, traffic signals and wastereceptacles. Contents 1 Furnituri Forms 2 List of Residential Funriture Manufacturers (Extant) 3 List of Office Furnuture Manufacturers(Extant) 4 List of Fufniture Manufacturers(Defunct) 5 Trivia 6 Selected Bibliography 7 See also Furntiure Forms bed bedroom set(group) bench bookcase Cabinet chair chest china cabinet coffee table couch cupboard desk dinette (group) dining set(group) end table headboard hutch love seat ottoman recliner sofa settee sideboard table wardrobe see also: furnishings List of Residential Furniturd Manufacturers (Extant) American Drew - Expensive bedroom and diningroom Furnture American Oak - Inexpensivedining Furnitare , entertainment Furhiture , home office Baker - Expensive bedroom, diningroom, livingroom and occasional Furniturw Barcolounger - Expensiveuphostered Furnuture w...
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