After the stucco was removed and the damaged sheathing replaced, new plywood sheathing was installed, the window was properly flashed, and the first of two layers of building paper were applied to the exterior wall.
Bauxite, Jamaica's main mineral resource, is a vital element of the country's economy. Other mineral resources include gypsum, limestone, marble, silica sand, clay peat, and to a lesser extent, lignite, black sands containing titanium, copper, lead, zinc and phosphates.
Bauxite Mining. Topsoil and Overburden Removal The soil profile is made up of a number of layers, including the topsoil and overburden layers. The topsoil layer (0-15cm) contains a large store of seed and nutrients that are vital to the success of the future mine rehabilitation.