Natural slate roofs have been popular in Britain for many years due to their ease of availability and protective qualities, following the ban on thatched roofing in London after the great fire of 1666.
Natural slate now became popular in large scale house building as the railways became more extensive, making it possible to transport the slate from other parts of the country.
After the Second World War the country started to gear up for large scale building projects and the use of concrete tiles became more popular. Clay tiles and natural slate tiles are still sought after in the UK, so if you are looking for roofing services in and around Reading call Wise Roofing.
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