Semi-Weathering Grey/ Green
One of the most durable and plentiful of the Vermont slates. A pleasure to work with for the slate craftsman—cuttable and consistent. This stone is grey/green when freshly quarried and a naturally harmonious blend of greens, greys and buff after weathering.
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History
Historically, Canadian slate quarries are common to Quebec, Newfoundland, and the eastern part of Ontario. From the early 18th century onwards, numerous regional quarries have opened and sometimes prospered, with most eventually closing.
Today, Canadian slate is still quarried on the border of Maine and Canada in St.-Marc-du-Lac-Long where the company North Country Slate operates. Established in the mid 1990's, North Country Slate produces North Country Black, a slate similar to Monson Slate (quarried in Maine); both are smooth and black in appearance. North Country Black can be seen on the B&O Railroad Museum in Maryland (pictured), buildings throughout Cornell University in New York, and St. Michael's Cathedral in Toronto.
Today, Canadian slate is still quarried on the border of Maine and Canada in St.-Marc-du-Lac-Long where the company North Country Slate operates. Established in the mid 1990's, North Country Slate produces North Country Black, a slate similar to Monson Slate (quarried in Maine); both are smooth and black in appearance. North Country Black can be seen on the B&O Railroad Museum in Maryland (pictured), buildings throughout Cornell University in New York, and St. Michael's Cathedral in Toronto.
Info
Also called:
- 100% natural product
- Exceptionally durable, 125 to 175-year useful life
- Proven historic performance & aesthetically pleasing
- Non-combustible—Class A Fire Resistant
- Resistant to acid rain, ultra-violet light & chemicals
- Withstands freeze/thaw cycles & high temperatures
- Rated Class 3 and Class 4 Hail Impact Resistance (3/4 to 2 inch ice balls)
Reclaimed
NEW
Data & ASTM
This Slate*
ASTM Standards*
Breaking Load
582 pounds
575 pounds minimum
Water Absorption
0.151"
0.25% maximum
Depth of Softening
0.0019"
0.002" maximum
ASTM Rating
S1
Lengths
Widths
Exposure**
24
12, 14
10.5
22
11, 12, 14
9.5
20
10, 11, 12
8.5
18
9, 10, 11, 12
7.5
16
8, 9, 10, 11, 12
6.5
14
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
5.5
12
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
4.5
Thickness (Inches)
Pounds per Square
Nominal 1/4 - 3/8
850 - 950
3/8 -1/2
1300 - 1400
1/2 - 3/4
1800 - 2100
3/4 - 1
2700 - 3000
1 - 1 1/4
3600 - 4000
* As tested by ASTM. Test report available upon request.
**3" Headlap, inches
