Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-09-10
MISCELLANEOUS.
A New, Cheap and Durable
a54 ROOfimg.

Tshe undersigned has obtained the agency fol
4 JOHNS u CROSLEY'S improved GU111
PERCHA and LNDIA-RU BBER ROOFING MA
TERLAL, which consists of thick body roofing
CLOTH yard wlde saturated in solution of Quits
Percha and india Rubber combined, which not only
preserves the CLOTH but renders it highly elastic Sc
that the shrinking of boards will not injure it,
This is nailed on to the boarded roof and then coated
with coat of the above solution, which we use
fine building sand thus giving it in two or three days
surface of stone, and at the same time an 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 Union, with unusual success
by Architects, Builders, and others-many years Of
experience having demonstrated the fact that it is the
CHEAPEST and BEST ROOF NOW IN USE-the
cost NOT EXCEEDING CENTS PER SCARE Foor-DeIng
less than sand 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.
proof 1t is adapted to all kinds of roofs, whether
steep fat, subject being walked upon. 1t is
easily applied to old single roofs without the
sty OF removing the old shingles, which is great
deSideratum to persons who do not wish their furnl
ture and ceilings spoiled while repairs are being
made.
GUTTA PERCHA ROOFING CEMENT, as stated
above. is q combined solution of GuttG PerehG 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 or corrosion it adheres firmly to all
parts, that leaky tin other metal roofs readily
repaired as one coat of this cement will render 1t
proof against rust and leak for many years. All
tin roofs ought to have coat the principle can
ounce of preventative better than pound of cure
1t will not crack peel off in cold weather, run
in warm weather, and will not wash off. will put
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 counntly, and from the extended practice have
had in that branch of my business feel confident
giving satisfaction to all persons who may favor me
with call. My motto is, "etire satis or no
pay" .3It s*s
SLATE PAVEMENT.-I have also on hand a
large quantity of SLATE PAVEMENT, either fancy
or plain sawed into squares of foot each either
planned in rough. from to three inches thick
ness suitable for Halls Easements Porches fancy
PaEements of any kind, as the co0rs varegated
into green, blue and purple thus adding much to the
beauty and appearance OF the flooring so 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, common in all
large Cities and at this time being laid in all the
principal streets of Charlottesville. The Roofing
Slate. Slate Pavement, Slate Mantles Table Wash
stands and Bureau tops obtained from the Vir-
ginia Slate Company's quarry, about miles from
Charlottesville.
An opportunity is now afforded to this community
to have cheap and durable roof in either Gutta Per-
cha Slate Slate Pavement, Slate Nantes, &c. Any
person in want of such see me at my home in
Charlottesville, address through said Post Of
fee.
W- am the only appointed Agent for the sale
of Johns & Crosleys Gutta Percha Cement Rofing in
this and the adjoining counties
March 5, 186l.-6mO. RICHARD kEAVY.