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Slate tiles: The most durable option – slate tiles can last over 100 years. They are also one of the most pricey options. Steel roofing ... for withstanding heavy snow. Copper: A virtually ...

For almost 20 years, eminent local historian Malcolm Neesam contributed a series of remarkable articles to the Advertiser.

Part of a new collection of wild bird feeders made from 100% recycled materials and sustainably sourced wood, this holds around 500g of seed plus two suet cake.s The slate effect roof and sturdy ...

Dan Lord, co-owner of Mountain Roofing in Butte, has a word of caution for homeowners thinking of removing snow from their rooftops.

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How much snow your home’s roof can handle is determined by looking back at 50 years worth of historic weather data. Each city in Canada has a unique snow load built into their building codes ...

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In a Jan. 26 History, Rebecca Brenner Graham misstated that the von Trapps performed their first U.S. concert in Eaton, Pennsylvania. It was Easton, Pennsylvania. Slate strives to correct all ...

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - As the snow starts to melt, it’s a good thing for most people. For those with roof issues, though, it can be different. Duncan McClung, owner of Almost Heaven ...