Splitting Roofing Slate Shingles
                  By Sheena Owen    Oct 22nd, 2021                
                
Slate roofs in America date back to the 16th century, but weren't widely used until the late 1800's after the first slate quarry opened in 1785. A demand for slate roofing material emerged in the 1850's as consumers were looking for a good quality roofing material that lasted 100-150 years.