Roofing Industry News
Slate Roof Condition Assessment Surveys – Part 2 – Slating Nails
Technical Bulletin #7 Full PDF Assessing the Condition of the Slating Nails Various types of nails have been used to secure slate shingles over the years. Copper and stainless steel slating nails will typically be found to be in good condition (Figure 10)....
Slate Roof Condition Assessment Surveys – Part 1 – Slate Shingles
Technical Bulletin #7 Full PDF Introduction Peak U.S. domestic slate roofing production occurred in the years surrounding the turn of the twentieth century, from about 1885 to 1925 (see Technical Bulletin No. 5, “Historic Production Data”). Much of this...
NRCA National Roofing Day
April 21-22, 2020 Washington Marriott Wardman Park Join fellow roofing industry professionals in Washington, D.C., as we bring our priorities to Capitol Hill! It is crucial members of Congress see you and hear about the critical issues facing your company and the...
NSA Conference ’19 Recap – Washington DC
NSA Conference Day 1 - Tour of US Capitol, Library of Congress, and National Mall After registration at the Embassy Suites in Chevy Chase, the group boarded a bus to do some sightseeing in Washington DC. Julie Butler hosted a walking tour that took everyone around the...
One Roof, One Lifetime, One Decision – Make It The Right One
This post outlines a few of the issues that are currently being combated by the slate industry. It's important that consumers know the difference between natural and synthetic slate because they are not remotely close to the same product. Click For Full Image
Project Profile – Excel Roofing and Siding
These are a few projects sent in by NSA member Kevin Creighton of Excel Roofing and Siding. They are located outside of Philadelphia, PA in King of Prussia. Vermont Slate Roof - Haddonfield, NJ Slate and Copper Roofs Restoration - Reading, Pa
Let’s Travel to Brittany, France
This month we have been travelling to FRANCE ! Apart from being my wife´s country and mine (half of me only !!) it is the biggest importer and so consumer of Natural Slate in the world. And in France, Brittany in...
NSA Past President – John Chan
Name - John Chan Company - Durable Slate Job Title/Responsibilities - Owner/VP Grew up in Columbus, Ohio. Split time between DC and Atlanta 2. Can you tell us a bit about your Family? Youngest of 4 kids, grew up in Columbus Ohio,...
NRCA Roofing Day in DC 2018
NRCA Roofing Day, March 7th 2018 March 7, 2018 wasn’t just any ordinary day, especially for the 400 Roofing Professionals that gathered in Washington D.C. to meet with members of Congress and their staffs. NRCA Roofing Day proved to be a unique and exciting...
NSA Board Member – David Large
Name: Dave Large Company: North Country Slate Job Title/Responsibilities: President 1. Where did you grow up and where do you live now? Grew up in small town Ontario, Canada and now live in Markham, a suburb of Toronto 2. Can you tell us a bit about your Family? I...
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