The dark stone will help to radiate heat more efficiently, and it retains heat after the fireplace is shut off, offering a warm and cozy ambiance. Slate is installed in thin but heavy sheets and ...

outdoor stone fireplaces could be made of granite, limestone, slate, marble or even cobblestones. As a permanent addition to your home and landscape, they generally cost more to build but will ...

Slate is similar to limestone in that it is an affordable natural stone material and that it's use is generally limited to electric and gas fireplaces due to moderate level of heat resistance.