{"title":"Natural Slate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-title-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"page-title\" id=\"page-title-heading\" aria-labelledby=\"page-title-heading toolbar-amount\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\" data-ui-id=\"page-title-wrapper\"\u003eNatural Slate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"category-view\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"category-cms\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-md\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural slate roofing is one of the most natural roofing materials used in the world. It is a finely grained metamorphic stone that can be easily divided into thin slates or slabs. The slates are durable to almost all-weather conditions, fire resistant, and require very little maintenance. Natural slate has been used to roof many houses in Ireland for many centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSlate – The Natural Choice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural slate has been known for many generations as the best material choice for building your home roof. The rich natural beauty of the slate can enhance the design and look of any building and no other roofing material can match the durability of natural slate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild Store is the marketing leading suppliers of natural slate roofing which are sourced from many leading quarries across the world. Natural slate is the longest and high-performance roofing material on the market so if you are planning on owning your home for many years to come, slate roofing will give you a great return on your investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh Performance Slates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt buildstore, we offer a wide variety of slate roofing products that have been both tried and tested for many years to meet and exceed the quality standards for a guaranteed high-quality performance giving you peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brazilian-natural-slate","title":"Brazilian Natural Slate","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBrazilian Natural Slate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrazilian Natural Slate is an excellent and cost effective choice for new and re roofing projects, Known for its flat surface and subtle natural shades that add a unique character. 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