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Slate Roofing: History and What You Need to Know!

Slate has been highly praised for its natural grace and exceptional durability, unmatched by other materials. However, investing in a slate roofing system is a significant financial involvement. Therefore, it is crucial to learn about slate roofs and its advantages before you buy those. Like, did you know that slates are drawn from quarries in Vermont? If not, check this out for more info:

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Slate Roofing: History and What You Need to Know!

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  1. HISTORY & ALL ABOUT SLATE ROOFS SLATE ROOFS What & How

  2. HISTORY OF SLATE ROOFS A FINE GRAIN HOMOGENOUS ROCK COMPOSED OF CLAY OR VOLCANIC ASH First recorded slate roof was in North Wales, England around 1300A.D Intially was too expensive Was found on castles or militaristic structures History of slate roofs

  3. HISTORY OF SLATE IN AMERICA SLATE ROOFS APPEARED IN THE 1600S The first quarry opened in 1785 Vermont quarry is a major producer, quarrying primarily S1 quality stone Was taken over by Welsh immigrants in 1850 History of Slate in america

  4. FACT: FOR CENTURIES, SLATE HAS BEEN HIGHLY ACCLAIMED FOR ITS NATURAL BEAUTY AND REMARKABLE LONGEVITY!

  5. VERMONT SLATE VERMONT SLATE WAS FORMED 450-650 MILLION YEARS AGO Have been producing high quality slate since 1843 Only region in the world that produces a rare variety of colors Produces roofing slate that meets or exceeds the requirement of an ASTM S-1 rated roofing slate Has a service life in excess of 100 years Vermont slate

  6. VERMONT SLATE COLORS VERMONT SLATE COMES IN A WIDE VARIETY OF COLORS VERMONT SHADES SEMI-WEATHERING ROCK CUSTOM BLEND OF VERMONT SLATE COLORS CREATES A TRULY UNIQUE ROOF Vermont roofing slate comes in green, gray, black, purple, and red Vermont Black, Strata Gray, Vermont Gray, Unfading Gray, Unfading Purple, Semi-Weathering Purple, Unfading Mottled Purple and Green, Unfading Green Historic preservation and historic style has revitalized the material Vermont Slate Colors

  7. A slate roof has been a sign of quality and craftsmanship for centuries. Slate Roofs

  8. SLATE FADING & UNFADING VARIETIES Change color with exposure though it is not a sign of deteriorating Get a variety of samples from manufacturers and understand if they are fading or unfading WIDTH & LENGTH OF SLATES Not all slate is created equal Some varieties will last longer than others so keep that in mind as you shop

  9. SLATE ROOF CARE Slate roofs don’t need a lot of maintenance in general The inspection of slate tiles for damage and prompt replacement of any deteriorated tiles will protect the roof as a whole Slate Roof Care

  10. AESTHETIC APPEAL Slate will enhance the look of any architectural style with its natural beauty LONGEVITY A slate roof will easily last over 100 years ADVANTAGES DURABILITY AND LOW MAINTENANCE Slate is more durable than any man- made material It is waterproof, and completely non- combustible Advantages

  11. ADVANTAGES DURABILITY AND LOW MAINTENANCE HIGH RESALE HOME VALUE ENVIRONMENTALLY – FRIENDLY Slate’s permanence, durability and aesthetic appeal will make your home more attractive to prospective buyers Highly resistant to any temperature fluctuations and inclement weather conditions Slate's longevity reduces roofing waste that fills up the landfill space. Advantages

  12. CHOOSE THE BEST SLATE ROOFING HAS THE BENEFITS OF BEAUTY AND LONGEVITY No matter what your budget, your local roofing contractor should be able to help you choose the best possible materials Choose the best

  13. THANK YOU!

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  15. CONTACT INFO MAILING ADDRESS 880 Milner Avenue - Unit BToronto, OntarioCanada M1B 5N7 EMAIL ADDRESS info@ncslate.com PHONE NUMBER 866-341-2579

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