Roofing Company Blog: Slate Roofing

Hilton Village Sip & Stroll: A Charming Evening of History and Roofing Insights On a beautiful Wednesday evening, September 18th, Hilton Village residents gathered for the first-ever "Sip and Stroll," a unique blend of social connection and historical education. The event, organized by HHV, Inc.

Roofing slates are rated through the American Standards of Testing and Materials and given a slate classification from S-1 to S-3.

1. Uncovering the Unexpected: A Roofer's Tale Every roofing project is like a new chapter in a mystery novel – you never truly know what lies beneath until the story unfolds.

Brian Chalsma, President of The Roofing Company and former President of the National Slate Association (NSA), joined other slate roof professionals at the 2022 NSA Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York for the 20th year anniversary of the association reorganization.

Historical Smithfield includes remarkable residential structures still standing from centuries past. This multi-colored home constructed with a prominently placed scalloped cedar shingled turret, was originally built in the 1800’s with a terne tin metal roof.

What started as a grand construction idea after a fire broke out in this beautiful Victorian Home in the Hampton Historical District, turned into an elaborate and breathtaking restoration, bringing back much of it’s original structure built in 1902.

Unfortunately, the actions of a few bad roofers gives the rest of us a bad name. I can’t stress enough about being especially cautious when hiring a roofing contractor who shows any of the red flags in the list below.

Parts of a roof you need to be familiar with. When it’s time for a Roof Replacement, and you’ve found a qualified and reputable contractor to do the job, there are parts of a roof you want to know about. These are the terms most likely to be included in your estimate.

Getting Started Roof replacement plays an important role in the structure and safety of your home. If installed properly and well-maintained, an asphalt shingle roof should last up to 20 years. Common signs that it’s time to replace your roof are roof leakage and damage.

Are you paying for slate roof repair mistakes? The Roofing Company reveal Let’s face it, not just any roofer can repair a slate roof. There are those who will attempt to and in many cases, we are called to fix a failed repair.