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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.

Fulton Mansion’s 1877 slate patterned mansard roof survived 9 hurricanes!

By Sheena Owen Dec 23rd, 2019

The Fulton Mansion, a classic example of French Second Empire architecture was built between 1874-1877 for George Ware Fulton, an East Coast engineer, inventor and ranching entrepreneur. The mansion was fondly named Oakhurst by George and his wife Harriet because of the large oak trees on the property.

Repair, Replacement and Maintenance of Toronto’s historic Percy Street...

By Sheena Owen Dec 18th, 2019

Toronto’s Percy Street also known as the “Republic of Percy”, is a private street in historic Corktown. In the early 1800’s Corktown was settled by working class immigrants, many from County Cork, Ireland. These residents worked for the Don Valley Brick Works and Gooderham and Worts distillery. The average house is 13.

North Country Unfading Black slate roof shingles and Pipe Style snow guard...

By Sheena Owen Dec 10th, 2019

Formerly the Kent County Courthouse, which was originally constructed in 1804 was repurposed as the East Greenwich Town Hall in 1974. Located at 125 Main Street, the yellow and white Colonial Revival style building, is one of the largest on the street.

Vermont Slate Colors

By Sheena Owen Jul 29th, 2019

Whether you’re building a new home or replacing an old Vermont slate roof, our experienced staff will source high quality Vermont slate. We work closely with architects, roofing contractors and owners of government, religious and institutional buildings to assist them in the preservation of historic structures.

Igleheart Chateau and Estate with North Country Unfading Black Saddle Hipped...

By Sheena Owen Jul 11th, 2019

[caption id="attachment_3340" align="alignleft" width="300"] Ingleheart Chateau with a North Country Unfading Black saddle hipped slate roof[/caption] During a honeymoon trip to Paris, France, Edgar and Aline Igleheart, were enchanted with the architecture of French Chateaus.

Unfading Red Slate – Chateau la Motte in Woodstock, ON

By Sheena Owen Jun 5th, 2019

The Chateau la Motte Guest House, built in 1895 is a classic example of Queen Anne Revival style architecture. Built to last, the Unfading Red slate roof needed a minor repair in May 2019. Unfading Red slates, produced in the Vermont and New York slate belt have been quarried in the area since the 1840s.

North Country Unfading Black natural slate roof selected for NIU’s Still Gym...

By Sheena Owen May 2nd, 2019

Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois was founded in 1895. The campus sits on 756 acres and includes 64 major buildings. The Still Gym, built in 1926 is among one of the first built on campus. Originally a gymnasium from 1928-1957, now serves as the College of Engineering building.

BLAIR ACADEMY’S CLINTON HALL GETS A NEW ROOF SURE TO PROVIDE MANY MORE...

By Sheena Owen Apr 10th, 2019

Repost of Fania Roofing's Blog: The Fania Roofing Company is honored to have recently provided roofing services for the esteemed Blair Academy in Blairstown, NJ. Fania completed an extensive roof renovation to the Clinton Hall building which was originally built early in the 20th century.

Where does unfading green roofing slate come from?

By Sheena Owen Apr 8th, 2019

Natural roofing slate formed 400 million to 550 million years ago, is a microcrystalline, fine grained metamorphic rock. The color of slate comes from the region’s mineral and chemical composition. The main minerals are quartz/silica, white mica, black mica, chlorite, hematite and carbonates. Chlorite produces green slates.