Slate Colors, Weathering, Fading…What do they all mean?
All Greenstone slate colors have been tested and meet the S1 ASTM engineering specification, (ASTM C406*), which means they exhibit all the physical characteristics of the best quality slate available. Slate Colors Descriptions of slate colors can vary from supplier...
Slate for siding / cladding applications plus 3 installation methods
The Greenstone Vermont slate siding accent on this residence was installed using traditional slate installation methods. The Benefits of Slate Siding Long-term investment: Slate is natural stone (Greenstone Slate® is ASTM rated S1, the highest possible rating) and...
Project Profile: Historical Blend Slate Roof
Contractor: Nordic Construction, Inc. Architect: Wadia Associates Slate Supplier: Greenstone Slate Co. Project Summary Greenstone genuine slate was installed on the roofs of this residential estate and pool house. View complete project details and project photos. To...
We’d like to feature your best slate projects in our online Slate Project Gallery
Greenstone Slate would like to feature your best slate roof or slate cladding projects in our slate project gallery at Greenstoneslate.com! Approved projects will be showcased both on the website and in our social media posts. You will also be provided the direct web...
Project Profile: Gearan Center for the Performing Arts at Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Location: Hobart and William Smith Colleges Designer: GUND Partnership Contractor: Leo J. Roth Corporation Slate Supplier: Greenstone Slate Company Project Summary April 25, 2014, Hobart and William Smith Colleges broke ground on the Performing Arts Center, starting...
Imitation Slate vs. Natural Slate
The slate roof on the barn above was installed 136 years ago. Natural slate can last up to 150 years when installed properly. In the early 1990’s imitation slate was introduced to the roofing industry. When the tiles began delaminating and crumbling numerous lawsuits...
Lightweight installation systems offered at Greenstone Slate Company
One of the primary benefits of slate is its density. Its shear weight offers protection that no other material can. Since stone is heavier than most other roofing materials, care must be taken to make sure the building’s structure will support it....
Spring Slate Stock-up Event
Take advantage of our pre-season stock-up and save event. Act quickly for the the best selection of colors and sizes! Use our website contact form or call us at 800.619.4333. Here is a list of some of the ready-to-ship colors Sizes and quantities vary. Vermont Gray...
AIA / CES Online Course: An Introduction to Slate Roofing (LU / HSW)
Greenstone Slate® offers an on-demand / online course for architects that will educate on the benefits of slate as a roofing material. It has been approved and is eligible for Learning Unit / Health, Safety, Welfare (LU / HSW) credit. An Introduction to Slate Roofing...
Beat the spring rush… Get your slate orders in!
Did you know genuine slate is now a weight competitive option for cedar shake roof replacements? Contact us about the new slate installation techniques that make this possible or learn more about these techniques here.
Internationally Accepted Standards for Roofing Slate
Not all slate is the same. Independent testing of slate reveals its ability to protect and enhance the aesthetic appeal of a building over time. Independent testing is key in determining the overall cost of ownership and the value a slate roof can add to a property....
Greenstone Slate selected slate supplier for historic preservation project
Greenstone Slate is honored to have been selected to provide the slate for the Tuxedo Train Station historic restoration project in Tuxedo, NY, just outside of New York City. The station was built in 1885 and later listed on the National Register of Historic Places in...