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Sheena Owen

Sheena Owen began working for North Country Slate on October 12, 1999. Started as the Sales Coordinator and transitioned to a Sales Representative. Daily duties include providing customer service, new business development, inside sales, handling all cross-border customs issues/documentation, arranging shipments, health and safety representation and social media marketing. Sheena graduated from the University of Guelph in 1992 with a BA in English and Drama and in 1995 graduated with a Diploma in Radio and Television Broadcasting from Centennial College. Sheena’s first job was the Executive Producer’s Assistant for TV shows including Robocop, F/X The Series and Nikita. She went on to becoming an Assistant Manager at Eddie Bauer. In her spare time, Sheena enjoys traveling, gardening and hikes with family and friends.

Things to look for when choosing slate

By Sheena Owen Jan 14th, 2015

1. RELIABLE slate suppler 2. CAPABLE roofer 3. Unfading or weathering slate 4. Oxidizable iron pyrite 5. Grading for thickness 6. Over / Under-nailing 7. Joint spacing 8. Headlap 9. Slates cut less than 5 inches wide 10.

Lone Star Café (formerly Kingston Fire Hall #1) – 251 Ontario Street,...

By Sheena Owen Jan 12th, 2015

English born architect, John Power, was the Kingston City architect from 1866-1882. During this time he designed numerous prominent buildings such as St. George’s Hall, the Registry Office and the Kingston Fire Hall #1 which has now been converted into a Lone Star Café restaurant.

North Country Unfading Green project (1 Post Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

By Sheena Owen Jan 7th, 2015

Located in Canada’s most affluent neighborhood, the Bridle Path, is often referred to as “Millionaire’s Row” or “Toronto’s Beverly Hills”. Often misspelled as “Bridal Path”, its name Bridle Path came about because of the equestrian paths used by many of the original estate owners prior to development.

Welcome to North Country Slate

By Sheena Owen Dec 31st, 2014

Welcome to North Country Slate. Please check back as we begin updating our blog.

Bogenschnitts, Wabens, Schuppens….the German way!

By Sheena Owen Dec 4th, 2014

The Germans know how to install a great looking and practical roof! The shapes of the German style slates are designed and installed to the direction of the prevailing winds so that the water runs along the curved lower edge and down the face of the slate. A bogenschnitt can be ordered “right” or “left”.

NSA Fall Conference (October 24-26, 2014) – Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

By Sheena Owen Nov 6th, 2014

The National Slate Association’s Fall Conference was held at the beautiful Chateau Frontenac located inside the walls of Old Quebec City. Built in 1892 by Canadian Pacific Railway, this luxury hotel sits on a cliff overlooking the St. Lawrence River.

North Country Unfading Black roofing slate

By Sheena Owen Sep 10th, 2014

North Country Unfading Black meets or exceeds the requirements of an S-1 rated roofing slate under ASTM C-406. This fine material is available in smooth textured 3/16”, ¼” and 3/8” nominal thickness as well as medium textured ¼” nominal thickness.

The Fairmont Empress Hotel (“The Empress”) Victoria, British Columbia,...

By Sheena Owen Aug 25th, 2014

Build between 1904-1908, The Fairmont Express (“The Empress”) is Victoria, British Columbia’s most famous and oldest hotel, officially opening on January 20, 1908. Designed by architect, Francis Rattenbury, this chateau style hotel served as a terminus hotel for Canadian Pacific Steamship line.

Shannon Mews – 7101 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

By Sheena Owen Aug 15th, 2014

Shannon Mews is the second mansion built by Vancouver’s first millionaire, Benjamin Tingley Rogers. BT Rogers, an American sugar producer, came to Canada in 1889 with a vision of starting his own sugar business. In 1890 with the City of Vancouver’s blessing, Rogers opened the British Columbia Sugar Refining Company.