Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1861-06-11

Nhe undersigned has obtained the agency Ior
PERCHA and LYDLA-RUBBER RO0EING M
TERLAL, which consists Of thick body roofing
cloth, yard wlde saturated in solution OF Guta
Percha and india Rubber combined, which not only
preserves the CLOTH but renders it highly elastic, so
that the shrinking of new boards will not injure it,
This is nailed to the boarded roof and then coated
With coat of the above solution, on which we use
ine building sand, thus giving it in two or three days
surface of stone and at the time an elastic
body. which is not affected by the extremes of heat
cold. ff.f sf.s3
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 0thers-many years of
experience having demonstrated the fact that it is the
CHEAPEST and BEST ROOF NOW IN USE-the
cost NOT EXCEEDING 6 CENTS PER SCARE Foor-belng
less than sand gravel roof cheaper than the COM
monest kind of shingles, about one-half the price
OF TIM in Fact it com bnes all the requisite of the
age, VIZ: Cheapness, durability elasticity and fire
proof It is adapted to all kinds of roofs, whether
steep or fat or subject to being walked upon 1t is
easily applied to old single roofs without the neces
sity OF removing the cid shingles, which is a. great
deslderatum to persons who do not wish their furnl
lure ana celilngs spoiled while repairs are being
GUTTA PERCHA ROOFING CEMENT, as stated
above, is combined solution of Guttu Persia and
lsdsG Ru6ber, made into consistency of six coats
OF house paint. 1t is admirably adapted to the
coating OF old or new tin roofs, as preventative
agnst rust corrosion as it adheres so firmly to all
parts that leaky tin other metal roofs are readily
repaired, 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 ofcure
twill not crack peel off in cold weather, nor run
in warm weather. and will not wash Off will put
on coat of this cement for two cens per square
cot, and insure satisfaction. ~ s,. ~.
Pc SLATE ROOFING.--The undersigned has
been engaged in SLATE ROOFING for the last 26
years, during which time have worked upon some
of the best and public buildings this part of
the country and from the extended practice haye|
had in that branch Of my business, feel confident In
giving satisfaction to all persons who may favor me
with call. My motto is, "sstirs sGtis no
pay" aqss ,a sp.ig - 5,
SLATE PAVEMENT.--Ih have also on hand a |
large quantity Of SLATE PAVEMENT, either fancy |
or plain sawed into squares of foot EACH either
planed or in rough, from one to three nchesIn thick
ness suitable for Halls Easements, Porches or fancy
into green, blue and purple thus adding much the
beauty and general appearance of the flooring laid
g Also, large SLATE SLABS, either planned 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
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
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 can see at my home in
Charlottesville, address through said Post Of
fee. ~ - * ,!s = -1e - go - ~"
az am the only appointed Agent for the sale
this and the adjoining counties. s.. ss.s f5
March S, 186l.-6mo. RICHARD KEAVY.