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Slate Roof Tiles in Louisiana

Louisiana is one of the most interesting and diverse states in the USA. From its capital in Baton Rouge to its most famous city of New Orleans, Louisiana represents a wealth of culturally and geographically unique experiences. Known for its infamous Mardi Gras festival, as well as its long-celebrated French Quarter, the historic port city of New Orleans remains a top tourist destination in the US. The Big Easy also plays host to the New Orleans Saints of the NFL and the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, which help to drive the local economy.

Slate shingles have a long association with the city of New Orleans and with the state of Louisiana at large. Originally selected for their extremely fire-resistant qualities, slate shingles have long been the preferred roofing material for homes, businesses, and institutions across the state of Louisiana. In fact, slate roofs are so fundamental to the architectural make-up of the French Quarter that the Vieux Carre Commission, the local governing body for preserving the French quarter, strongly encourages owners in the district considering renovations to preserve roofs with traditional slate tiles  matching the same quality, color, and size of the original roof.

The southdown plantation house and museum slate roof

It is certainly not difficult to see why – slate roofs are the longest lasting, most resilient, and undeniably beautiful roofs available.  

North Country Slate has been the pre-eminent supplier of top-quality slate roof tiles  in Louisiana for more than two decades. Many notable buildings in Louisiana have been roofed or repaired using North Country Slate’s Unfading Black roofing tile, as well as many of our other beautiful slate color options.

Beyond the French Quarter, slate roofs are popular in neighborhoods from the Garden District, Mid-City, and Marginy-Bywater. Across the state, slate shingle roofs remain an undeniably classy, ultimately beautiful, and unfailingly dependable roofing selection.

The southdown plantation house and museum in Houma, LA

How to Order Slate Roof Tiles  in Louisiana

Contact us! Our experienced and knowledgeable team is ready to help you with every step on your slate roof journey. We can assist you in choosing from our wide variety of slate colors by sending sample slates to help understand the qualities of slate colorization. We offer design support services to help in selecting the right sizes and widths of slate for your project. From getting a quote to arranging delivery directly to your build site, North Country Slate is ready to help you get started on your 100-year roof today!

Slate Projects in Louisiana

Slate is a natural stone roofing material produced by natural geological forces over 5 million years ago. Its shingles have been the most reliable and desirable roofing tiles for almost 1000 years. Its natural beauty and fire- and weather-proof qualities have been keeping houses safe and dry for almost 1000 years. North Country Slate’s shingles have been tested to ASTM S-1 grade certification, guaranteed to provide security against the most formidable weather conditions. Slates are available in a variety of standard sizes, such as 18” x 12”, 20” x 12”, and 16” x 8”, and custom trim patterns are available. Different sizes provide different aesthetic effects and are often combined to create a beautiful statement roof.

Some of the most exciting North Country Slate projects in Louisiana include:

The Southdown Plantation House & Museum in Houma, LA

The southdown plantation house and museumThe Advantages of North Country Slate

North Country Slate is the 100-year roof! Slate roofs have a lifespan more than three times that of asphalt shingles and maintain their integrity far longer than artificial slate. Our design support services will help to ensure your architect and builder have all the tools they need to install your roof successfully. Properly installed, a slate roof will resist freeze-thaw cycles and fire, and withstand colossal hail strikes and windspeeds faster than 100 MPH. No other roofing material supplier is able to provide security for a century the way that North Country Slate’s 100-year roof will guarantee. If you’re investing in a new build or historical refurbishment, North Country Slate is the first place to contact.

FAQ

ASTM S-1 slate shingles cost approximately $600-800 per 100 square feet, depending on the slate. Given its extraordinary service life and contribution to curb appeal, slate roofing is an excellent property investment.

Depending on its thickness, a slate roof can weigh anywhere from 700-3,250 lbs per square foot, with most standard thicknesses weighing between 935 and 1,170 pounds per 100 square feet.

Slate roof tiles  may occasionally be damaged by debris from windstorms or fallen tree limbs, but slate shingles are easily replaced by qualified slaters. Only catastrophic damage to 20-30% of the roof will require total roof replacement.

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North Country Unfading Black

North Country Semi-Weathering Vermont Black

North Country Semi-Weathering Gray/Black (Strata Gray)

North Country Semi-Weathering Gray

North Country Semi-Weathering Gray/Green (Sea Green)

North Country Unfading Green

North Country Unfading Gray

North Country Unfading Mottled Purple & Green

North Country Unfading Purple

North Country Semi-Weathering Purple

North Country Unfading Red

North Country Multi-Colored/ Custom Blend Roof Slates

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Chris Mccardle
Chris Mccardle
2023-11-16
I have been purchasing slate from North Country slate for over 10 years now. I have never had one single issue with North Country Slate. Customer service is always on point, the communication is quick and accurate. From pricing to the shipping, the whole experience is easy and flawless. Thank you North Country for the the great service.
 
dale grube
dale grube
2023-11-14
North Country Slate is professional, courteous and accurate. From a distributor standpoint they are everything you want/need.

Sheena is a perfect 10.
 
RAFAEL Casias
RAFAEL Casias
2023-11-14
North Country Slate delivers a high quality product. They take pride in providing the best customer experience.
 
John C
John C
2023-11-09
North Country Slate is an excellent slate to use for your projects. We've used it extensively, and most recently at the Maryland State Capitol. This project was one of the finalists for International Steep Slope Project of the Year.
 
Mika Hunter
Mika Hunter
2023-10-25
Chris and the rest of the staff at North Country slate are such a pleasure to work with! We have bought many thousands of squares of slate from them and every transaction has gone smooth and quality has been exceptional. Great people
 
Amy Hersh
Amy Hersh
2023-08-03
Highly recommend North Country Slate. Our sales representative, Sheena Owen, is responsive, knowledgeable and the order process is smooth and efficient. We are very pleased by the quality of the slate we receive every time we order and their pricing is very reasonable. Can't go wrong with North Country Slate!