Unfading Red Roofing Slate at Craigdarroch Castle...

For years European countries have used slate as a natural siding because of its appearance and longevity.  North American architects that specify natural, eco-friendly products should consider slate siding when designing a home that’s built to last. Read More

Built in 1870 for Calvin Wheeler a banker and former President of the Chicago Board of Trade, the house changed hands several times. After sitting vacant for years and threatened with demolition, the current owner purchased the property for $10,000 in 1997. Read More

In 1836, Texas won its independence from Mexico.  Courthouses were built immediately and communities grew around them.  The courthouses were a symbol of democracy, pride and strength. By 1881 a boom in courthouse construction saw 150 built by 1920. Read More

The most common thickness is ¼” and weighs approximately 935 pounds per square when installed with a 3” headlap.  Some quarries such as Glendyne, which produces our North Country Unfading Black slate can be split consistently and sold 3/16”, ¼”, 3/8” and ½”. Read More