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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

eHow: Ideas for How to Restore Slate Exterior Walls

Slate is a type of porous stone culled from natural riverbeds. While it stands up well to weather, slate can still start to look dull over time. When cleaning slate, you need to use an alkaline base cleaner, as acidic cleaners can damage the look and strength of the stone. If your exterior slate walls were sealed when they went up, contact the builder or manufacturer to make sure it is safe to clean the slate yourself.