Blogs

Welcome to our new North Country Slate office/warehouse!

By Sheena Owen Sep 8th, 2021

Over the past 30 years, we have been lucky to see North Country Slate continue to grow, not only in sales but our team is now 8! As we were outgrowing our place in Scarborough it was time for us to find a new place to call home. Dave Large was tasked with the job to find a new location which would accommodate a sales office, warehouse and slate yard.

North Country Unfading Green (Vermont) slate mockup board for homeowner design...

By Sheena Owen Jan 15th, 2021

Investing in a natural slate roof is a big financial commitment and one you will have to live with for many years as an ASTM S-1 rated slate roof offers superior durability and can last over 100 years!

North Country Unfading Black a perfect match for an old Pennsylvania slate roof

By Sheena Owen Nov 19th, 2020

When it came time to replacing the front towers of the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, PA our North Country Unfading Black roofing slate was a perfect match for the old Pennsylvania slate which was built in 1875.

The Royal Hotel in Picton, Ontario, Canada featuring North Country Gray Natural...

By Sheena Owen Oct 27th, 2020

Picton, located in Prince Edward County is one of Ontario’s most popular vacation destinations. Known for camping at Sandbanks, amazing wineries, craft beer brewers, and upscale lodging. The Royal Hotel, first opened its doors in 1879 and was considered the jewel of the county. Over the years, the hotel was left vacant.

Is A Slate Roof Worth The Investment?

By Sheena Owen Oct 9th, 2020

Perhaps you’ve just purchased your dream home built in the 1900’s, visited Europe and fell in love with a chateau, attended a university with a slate roof or you plan on building your custom dream home. Your home is your biggest personal investment and including a slate roof is a big consideration.

What is a cross gabled slate roof?

By Sheena Owen Jul 16th, 2020

A gable roof is easily recognized by their triangular shape. Think back to when you were five years old and you drew a picture of your house and family. Your house was a big square and a triangle over it, add some stick people and voila that was your picture!

Natural Exterior Slate Wall Cladding

By Sheena Owen May 20th, 2020

Natural slate has provided shelter for more than a thousand years. Created by nature over 500 million years ago, slate has proven longevity. A good quality ASTM S-1 rated slate can provide a service life more than 100 years.

Slate roofing installation video E-Learning

By Sheena Owen Apr 27th, 2020

As the world has been instructed to stay home and self isolate during Covid-19, now is the time to catch up on your reading material and “how to videos”. North Country Slate has recently added 8 slate roofing installation guide videos to our website, produced by the National Slate Association.

North Country Slate staying connected with Google Hangout Meetings while...

By Sheena Owen Apr 1st, 2020

[caption id="attachment_3684" align="alignleft" width="300"] North Country Slate's Google Hangout Meeting[/caption] North Country Slate is thankful for modern day technology! Staying connected with co-workers, customers, friends and family is so important during this challenging time in our lives and routines.