Chief Operating Officer for The Durable Slate Company, Gary Howes, was recently interviewed by Professional Roofing for their August 2020 issue, available online. The interview covers a wide spread of topics, including Gary's time in the U.S. Army, how he got into roofing, his favorite super power, and his intense familiarity with Taylor Swift and […]
While working on Cynthiana Christian Church, Cynthiana, Kentucky, The Durable Slate Company employees discovered a hidden message carved into a single slate shingle, tucked away by master slaters over a century ago. Carved into this tile were the initials VMF and a single date, October 10th, 1916. The source is unknown. Cynthiana Christian Church was built in […]
NRCA supported Professional Roofing.net recently published a project profile and historic summary of our award winning work on Steeple Square, Dubuque, Iowa. We've selected some highlights, included below: In April 2018, The Durable Slate Company crew began work on Steeple Square. At 211 feet high, the steeple is one of the tallest structures in Dubuque. […]
The Durable Slate Company has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by Columbus CEO. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization: […]
The Durable Slate Company was officially awarded the 2020 Gold Circle Award for Steeple Square, Dubuque, Iowa for Outstanding Workmanship and Innovative Solutions. The Gold Circle Award program recognizes Roofing alliance and NRCA members that make uniquely significant roofing contributions. This might be a particularly challenging job, abnormal working conditions, or require an unusually smart […]
Slate is an exceptional roofing material and worthwhile investment in your home. The famous longevity and beauty of slate adds value as well as meaning to your home; it enhances the curb appeal, provides peace of mind, and tells a story, perhaps one just beginning. Perhaps one that began generations ago. It’s a forward thinking investment that […]
Often overlooked, the proper maintenance of flashings – located at chimneys, walls, dormers, vents, hips, ridges and valleys – can prevent leaks and extend the life of a slate or tile roof. Flashings are essentially pieces of metal used to prevent water seepage into a building, said Mark Sherby, quality control expert for The Durable […]
The Warren County Courthouse in Pennsylvania was in dire need of some serious restoration. Julie Butler, lead project manager and preservation director for The Durable Slate Company, describes the massive project in detail during a last Monday’s commissioners work session. “This was a functional repair rather than an aesthetic one,” Butler said, calling the work “sorely needed. […]
CINCINNATI, OH – North American Properties honored Durable Slate this week for its restoration work on Our Lady of Peace Chapel, located on Xavier University campus. Jerry Ayers, of North American Properties, bestowed a plaque on the field personnel and administrative staff who were involved in the chapel’s restoration, which included re-installed slate and new […]
The Multi Recreational Facility Renovation project at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio is a multimillion-dollar campus improvement project that includes construction of a new indoor practice facility, renovation of the 1982 athletic building, and renovation of the historical 1929 athletic building. Danis Building Construction Company, a major construction management company, selected Durable Slate to complete […]