The Durable Slate Company - Award Winning Historic Roofing Contactor
 

John Chan, a principal of The Durable Slate Company, is a roof consultant certified by Haag Engineering. John is certified in all types of steep roofing including slate, tile, metal, wood, and composition, as well as commerical flat roofing. This certification also covers damage caused by hail, wind, and storm damage. As President of the National Slate Association(NSA), John is a leading expert in all aspects of slate roofing. John's other certifications include:

Certified Installer of Ludowici Tile since 2000

Certified Installer of copper roofing and gutters by Copper Development since 1998

Certified Installer of Polyfoam Tile installations for Miami/Dade County's 155 MPH wind-rated tile installations.

Certfied by Air Vent in the "Principles of Air Ventilation," "Installation Guidelines," and "Product Knowledge."

Certfied Installer for Tile Roofs Institute.

John has a Bachelor of Science degree from UCLA.




Public Presentations

March 18, 2000, Cincinnati Preservation Society Workshop

April 1, 2001, Cincinnati Preservation Society Workshop

May 2, 2001, University of Cincinnati, Department of Design and Architecture

March 6, 2002, Columbus Landmarks Foundation Conference

May 7, 2002, University of Cincinnati, Department of Design and Architecture

July 7, 2003, Ohio Historical Society Conference

April 29, 2004, University of Cincinnati, Department of Design and Architecture

June 2, 2004, Saylor Park Historical Society Workshop

October 22, 2004, International Preservation Trades Network Conference

October 7, 2005, International Preservation Trades Network Conference

March 8, 2006, Preservation Resource Center Workshop

October 28, 2006, International Preservation Trades Network Conference

April 10, 2007, Tulane University

March 13, 2008, National Slate Association Annual Meeting

October 20, 2008, Traditional Building Conference

February 3, 2009, National Slate Association Annual Meeting

March 14, 2009, Traditional Building Conference

June 18, 2009, National Disaster Reconstruction Conference

July 1, 2009, Slate Roofing Contractors Association Annual Convention

July 2, 2009, International Preservation Trades Network Conference

February 3, 2010, National Slate Association Annual Meeting

March 25, 2010, Restoration Industry Association Annual Meeting

September 11, 2010, Slate Roofing Contractors Association Annual Meeting

October 23, 2010, Traditional Building Conference

March 23, 2011, National Slate Association Annual Meeting

August 5, 2011, Slate Roofing Contractors Association Annual Meeting

Client List

The following are some of the clients who have used our services as a certified roof consultant:

Lloyd's of London
US Department of Defense, West Point Academy
Catholic Mutual Insurance
GAB Robbins
FM Global
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans
Church Restoration Group
Church Mutual Insurance
State Farm Insurance
The Ohio State University
Evergreen Slate
Kenyon College
Ludowici Roof Tile
All State Insurance
New Orleans Publics Schools
US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Belvoir
Capital University
New England Slate Company
Columbus Public Schools
Dayton District Academy
Dillard University
Transit Authority of River City
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus
Oakwood City Schools
State Architect's Office, The State of Ohio
Clausen/Miller Law, PC
Gieger, Laborde, & Laperouse. LLC
Newark City Schools
Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann, & Papale, LLP
Beahm & Green, Attorneys
Whitehead Law Firm
Hughes Law Firm
City of Deadwood, South Dakota
Liberty Mutual Insurance
French Quarter Renovations

Expert Witness Testimony

John has provided expert witness testimony in numerous court cases for both prosecution and defense. References and CV can be provided upon request. Fees are negotiated on a case by case basis.

  

 

   
Award Winning Historic Roofing Contractor
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