by Tom Stortz | Aug 31, 2020 | Maintenance
Is using a wet saw to cut slate a mistake? Cutting slate with a wet saw is generally viewed as an aesthetic mistake. Why? The sharp edge that the saw leaves can create an undesirable look as the slates lay atop each other. This may look fine in a closed valley or...
by Tom Stortz | Apr 22, 2020 | Installation, Roofing
Evergreen Slate Introduces the Centennial System Evergreen Slate has introduced a slate roofing system that re-thinks installation standards. Instead of the traditional nailing or hooking method, The Centennial System uses factory applied hook and loop strips on the...
by Tom Stortz | Jan 24, 2020 | Maintenance, Roofing
Historic Vermont Slate Roofing – A Colorful Search for Answers Jon Hill of Greenstone Slate gives practical thoughts on matching newly quarried slate for historic repair. Historic Vermont Slate Roofing: A Colorful Search for Answers Considerations when matching...
by Tom Stortz | Jan 3, 2020 | Roofing
SRCA Demonstration Videos SRCA Demonstration Videos The Slate Roofing Contractors Association is a non-profit that develops installation guidelines and training for slate roofers. The conferences are held in Joe Jenkins facility in Grove City, PA. Review the SRCA...
by Tom Stortz | Dec 2, 2019 | Roofing
Spanish Slate Growing Market Share Spain is the number one slate producer of Natural Roofing Slate in the world, with an Export volume exceeding 80% of slate extracted in Galicia and Castilla y Léon (quarries). The volume of business in the area gives jobs directly to...
by Tom Stortz | Aug 15, 2019 | Historical Preservation, Installation
The Missing Link? What happens when a board has to make a decision on a leaking, improperly installed, slate roof by a company that has since gone out of business? Read on to understand common misconceptions and errors made in real life scenarios regarding slate...
by Tom Stortz | Aug 14, 2019 | Installation, Maintenance
Misconception – A Slate Roof is too Heavy A homeowner is in need of a roof repair and must go through the many considerations with respect to finances, longevity, aesthetics, and what makes the most sense in that individual’s life. These decisions happen...
by Tom Stortz | Aug 9, 2019 | Roofing
Say No To Chocolate Truffles WhySlate will share an industry’s inner thoughts. These are real people whose livelihood is derived from natural slate. This comment is shared by John Hill of Greenstone Slate and he is expressing 2 main concerns which are big budget...
by Tom Stortz | Aug 1, 2019 | Interiors
Interior Slate Flooring Natural slate flooring is long lasting and beautiful, and comes in a wide variety of colors and finishes. The natural gray tones available in slate floor tiles work well with modern and traditional interior design styles – making slate...
by Tom Stortz | Jul 10, 2019 | Historical Preservation
When Will Slate Fight Back? Slate holds about a 1% foothold in the overall roofing material pie chart, maybe less. A simple goal would be to grow it to 2%. If natural slate is going to continue to be installed on exterior and interior projects, the industry is going...
by Tom Stortz | Jul 8, 2019 | Maintenance, Roofing
Slate Roofs – Repair or Replace? This post has been submitted by Newmont Slate “I am tired of spending money on my slate roof! I don’t know who to believe; one contractor tells me I need a new roof, the other wants to flash my chimney with tar!” During...
