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SlateTec by North Country Case Study

By Ncslate User Sep 2nd, 2024

In 2019, North Country Slate was the supplier of choice for a cedar roof replacement in the luxury neighbourhood of Hillsborough, California. The existing cedar shake roof was failing due to several reasons: North Country Unfading Black was selected to provide an ASTM S-1 slate roof with a 75-year warranty by the homeowner.

North Country Vermont Gray Slate Selected for Southdown Plantation &...

By Ncslate User Aug 27th, 2023

The Southdown Plantation House & Terrebonne Museum in Houma, Louisiana, was originally built in 1859 as a one-story house in the style of Greek revival architecture. Constructed by the Minor family, who operated the plantation as a sugar mill, the house was built of bricks that were hand-fired on the property.

From Rock To Roof – Why You Should Use Slate Tiles For Your Next Roofing...

By Ncslate User Aug 14th, 2023

Our desire to live more sustainably on the planet has resulted in numerous trends from carbon reduction and renewable resources to using natural products and local sourcing. Slate is natural, and its use as a building product, such as slate roof shingles and slate exterior wall cladding, is in line with these trends.

5 Ways a Natural Slate Roof Benefits Homeowners

By Ncslate User Oct 28th, 2022

Are you looking to install a new roof? There is a large variety of roofing materials on the market, and choosing the right one for your needs can feel overwhelming. Investing in the right kind of tiles is essential, as it can affect the durability, function, and aesthetic of your roof in the long run.

Benefits of using slate siding

By Ncslate User Mar 15th, 2022

When it comes to selecting your home’s siding, there are so many choices to select from. Ranging from wood, vinyl, metal, brick, stone, imitation stone, concrete, stucco and slate.

A new Mansard slate roof has curb appeal!

By Ncslate User Dec 7th, 2021

Nice to see the neighbors of this Toronto Semi-Detached home were on the same page when they decided to restore their homes. Years ago, the owners painted the brick and slate, which over time was peeling off and looking dated.