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What I Learned in the Slate Valley
What I Learned in the Slate Valley With the National Slate Association Conference coming up this September, I wanted to spend some time in the Slate Valley visiting the producers who keep the industry running. It’s one thing to talk about the state of the slate... read more
Is Spray Foam Under a Slate Roof a Good Idea?
Is Spray Foam Under a Slate Roof a Good Idea? Overview The application of closed-cell spray foam insulation directly to the underside of roof decking beneath slate roofing systems has become increasingly common in efforts to improve thermal performance and energy... read more
The National Slate Federation Warns of the Severe Impact of the Energy Crisis
The National Slate Federation Warns of the Severe Impact of the Energy Crisis Be Natural Source Article – Photo Credit Cupa Pizarras The National Slate Federation (FNP) is the principal body representing, defending, and coordinating the interests of the Spanish... read more
UK Slate Conference 2026
This trip combined a rooftop tour of the Admiralty Arch, participation in the NFRC Awards event in London, a technical and cultural visit to Holker Hall & the Burlington Stone quarry operations in Westmoreland, England, and concluded with tours and sightseeing in... read more
Slate Industry Update
Cupa 10 & 50 Tour John Chan recently visited Cupa’s underground slate mine, and it felt like stepping into a sci-fi movie—except this is the real process of extracting slate from within a mountain, unlike the open quarries we are accustomed to the US. This... read more
