Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-06-04

lrTyhe undersigned Res obtained the agency fo
q JOHNS y CR0SLEY'S improved GUTT1
| TERLAL, which consists Of q thick body roofing
CLOTH one yard wlde saturated in solution of Gutts
Percha and india Rubber combined, which not only
preserves the cloth, but renders it highly elastic
that the shrinking of new boards will not iniure it,
This is nailed to the boarded roof and then coated
with coat of the above solution on which we use
fine building sand thus giving it in two or three DAYS
surface of stone, and at the same time elastic
body which is not affected by the extremes of heat
cold
This very excellent Roofing material has been
thoroughly tested in the cities of Boston. New York.
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Richmond and all the
prominent cities of the Unon with unusual success
by Architects, Builders, and others-many wears of
experience having demonstrated the fact that it ia the
CHEAPEST and BEST ROOF NOW IN USE-the
cost NOT EXCEEDING CENTS PER SCARE Foor-pelng
less than sand or gravel roof cheaper than the COM
monest kind of shingles, about one-half the price
of Tin in fact, it combines all the requisite of the
age, VIZ; Cheapness durability, elasticity, and fire.
steep or fat, subject to being walked upon 1t is
easily applied to old shingle roofs without the neces
sty of removing the old shingles, which is great
to persons VINO do not wish their frnl-
ture and ceilings spoiled while repairs are being
made.
GUTTA PERCHA ROOFING CEMENT. as stated
above. is a combined solution of Gutto Psrcha and
India Rubber, made into consistency of six coats
of house paint. 1t is admirably adapted to the
coating of old or new tin roofs, as preventative
aginst rust corrosion, it adheres SO firmly to all
parts that leaky tin other metal roofs are readily
repaired, as one coat OF this cement will render it
proof against rust and leak for many years. All new
tin roofs ought to have coat the principle can
ounce OF preventative is better than pound cure
1t Will not crack peel off in cold weather. nor run
In warm weather. and will not wash off. I will put
on one coat of this cement for two cents per square
DOT, and insure satisfaction.
+ SLATE ROOFING.-The undersigned has |
been engaged in SLATE ROOFING for the last 25 |
years, during which time have worked upon some
OF the best and most public buildings in this part of
the country, and from the extended practice have
had in that branch of my business feel confident In
giving satisfaction to all persons who may favor me
with CALL My motto is, "entire satisf ctom no
poy."
SLATE PAVEMENT.-Ih have also on hand a !
large quantity of SLATE PAVEMENT, either fancy
or plain sawed into squares of foot each either
planned or in rough from to three inchesln thick
ness suitable for Halls Easements, Porches, or fancy
PaEements OF any kind, as the colOrs variegated
into green blue and purple, thus adding much to the
beauty and general appearance of the flooring laid.
Also, large SLATE SLABS, either planed or in
rough, sawed into oblong squares from two to four
feet long by two to four feet wide and two to three
inches In thickness, very strong and durable article
for Street Slate Pavements, now common in all
large Cities, and at this time being laid in all the
principal streets of Charlottesville. The Roofing
Slate. Slate Pavement, Slate Nantes, Table Wash
stands and Bureau tops are obtained from the Vir-
gina Slate Company's quarry, about 9 miles from
Charlottesville.
An opportunity is now afforded to this community
to have cheap and durable roof in either Gutta Per-
cha or Slate Slate Pavement, Slate Nantes, &C. Any
person In want of such can see me at my home in
Charlottesville, or address me through said Post Of
fee
W am the only appointed Agent for the sale
this and the adjoining counties.
March 5, 186l-6mo. RICHARD KEAVY.