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How do you install Dutch Lap slate shingles?

By Sheena Owen Mar 6th, 2020

Back in March 2008, we were asked to supply our North Country Unfading Black slate for the American Brewery Restoration project in Baltimore, MD. The “Darth Vader” building as we fondly refer to was built in 1863 and Norman Gothic style architecture. Part of the building’s charm is the detailed slate roof.

North Country Unfading Black “Medium Texture” slate supplied for the All...

By Sheena Owen Feb 10th, 2020

Located in the highlands of Navesink, NJ the All Saints’ Memorial Episcopal church known as “The Stone Church” was built in 1864 and the Rectory which was used as a schoolhouse was built in 1865. In 2016, the church and rectory received a $150,000 New Jersey Historic Trust grant for the slate roof replacements.

Slate roof lifespan – Built in 1864, St. Jax Church’s old slate roof...

By Sheena Owen Jan 17th, 2020

[caption id="attachment_3509" align="alignright" width="300"] Old roof, picture taken March 2016[/caption] An S-1 rated roofing slate will provide a service life of 75-100 years! A look at the old roof from 2016, shows some missing pieces and a few North Country Unfading Black slates have been used for some repair work over the years.

Replacing the 200 year old natural slate roof on The Old Stone Meeting House...

By Sheena Owen Jan 8th, 2020

The Old Stone Meeting House, formerly The Old Stone Church was built in 1813 and is the oldest surviving building in Nyack, New York (Rockland County). The Federal Architectural style church with its pitched gable slate roof has protected this church/house for over 200 years! What other roofing material can offer that same performance?

Fulton Mansion’s 1877 slate patterned mansard roof survived 9 hurricanes!

By Sheena Owen Dec 23rd, 2019

The Fulton Mansion, a classic example of French Second Empire architecture was built between 1874-1877 for George Ware Fulton, an East Coast engineer, inventor and ranching entrepreneur. The mansion was fondly named Oakhurst by George and his wife Harriet because of the large oak trees on the property.

Repair, Replacement and Maintenance of Toronto’s historic Percy Street...

By Sheena Owen Dec 18th, 2019

Toronto’s Percy Street also known as the “Republic of Percy”, is a private street in historic Corktown. In the early 1800’s Corktown was settled by working class immigrants, many from County Cork, Ireland. These residents worked for the Don Valley Brick Works and Gooderham and Worts distillery. The average house is 13.

North Country Unfading Black slate roof shingles and Pipe Style snow guard...

By Sheena Owen Dec 10th, 2019

Formerly the Kent County Courthouse, which was originally constructed in 1804 was repurposed as the East Greenwich Town Hall in 1974. Located at 125 Main Street, the yellow and white Colonial Revival style building, is one of the largest on the street.

Vermont Slate Colors

By Sheena Owen Jul 29th, 2019

Whether you’re building a new home or replacing an old Vermont slate roof, our experienced staff will source high quality Vermont slate. We work closely with architects, roofing contractors and owners of government, religious and institutional buildings to assist them in the preservation of historic structures.

Igleheart Chateau and Estate with North Country Unfading Black Saddle Hipped...

By Sheena Owen Jul 11th, 2019

[caption id="attachment_3340" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ingleheart Chateau with a North Country Unfading Black saddle hipped slate roof[/caption] During a honeymoon trip to Paris, France, Edgar and Aline Igleheart, were enchanted with the architecture of French Chateaus.