The National Slate Association Gallery of Slate Roofs
Our gallery features fine projects from across the country designed to demonstrate the use of slate in various applications from new construction to restoration.
NSA Member Projects
Cairnwood
Our work on the Cairnwood Mansion, the Beaux Arts style residence designed by Carrere & Hastings in 1892 for the industrialist and founder of Pittsburg Plate Glass, John Pitcairn, was nominated for a Gold Circle Award for “Outstanding Workmanship – Steep Slope” by the National Roofing Contractors Association. The slate roofing is highlighted by the use of custom formed copper capping at the hips and ridges,creating a striking and unusual detail.
| Slate Color(s) | Unfading green |
| Quarry Region | Vermont |
| Slate Size(s) | 18"L x 10"W x 1/4" thick |
| Type of Hip | Custom formed copper cap |
| Type of Ridge | Custom formed copper cap |
| Type of Valley | open |
| Courtesy of | Timothy Spillane, Inc., Glenmoore, PA |
| Quarrier / Distributor | Camara Slate Products |
