National Slate Association » restoration / repair

San Francisco Theological Seminary

katie — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:38:31 +0000

San Francisco Theological Seminary of Northern California was originally constructed in 1891. Repairs to the slate roof were required.

Golden Gate Park – Murphy’s Windmill

katie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:49:26 +0000

Located in the Southwest end of California's Golden Gate Park was built between 1905 and 1907.

Brantford Courthouse

christyg — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:13:59 +0000

Part of the challenge was the courthouse had to remain in operation through out the project. Slate was sourced to match the existing slate color and pattern. This slate roof was restored in 2004.

Lady Meredith House – McGill University

katie — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:11:05 +0000

Built in 1897, the turreted brick mansion was restored after a fire in 1990. These photos show the repair from 2004.

St. Nicholas Church, New Hamburg, NY

christyg — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:49:41 +0000

The project included replacement of slate roofing to match the original. Hip & ridge rolls were replicated, and finials were restored with fluid-applied coating. Siding was removed to allow for replacement of flashings at walls. Inappropriate gutters & leaders were replaced to retain the historic character.

First Presbyterian Church

christyg — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:18:20 +0000

300+ square Slate Roof Restoration including 20″ x random width, 3/8″ x 1″ thick, Vermont slates, “pick up & relay” process, including 40+ sq. of acquired, matching “salvaged” slates; 520′ custom inlaid gutter restoration, matching all original conditions & details. Main sanctuary building received 1-1/2″ nail base insulation, 190 sq., prior to re-installation of slates. Installation of 2000+ copper snow & ice guards. 800′ custom copper ridge. Custom scaffolding & staging of entire church perimeter.

Oakhurst Roof Restoration

christyg — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:46:23 +0000

A grand roof design including round turrets, sweeping radius porches and striking detail work on the dormers. Also, a large amount of vertical slate was installed on several of the gable walls with an unusual slate detail used to accent the line of the rake.

Cairnwood

christyg — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:43:13 +0000

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.

The Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Notre Dame Seminary

christyg — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:41:46 +0000

Complete roof restoration including 840 sq. slate roof restoration/replacement; custom copper gutters & hangers – 3,000 linear feet; custom copper hip & ridge to match originals – 2,000 linear feet; gypsum deck repairs – 10,000 sq. ft.; new standing seam copper dormer tops to match originals – 26 units; new copper flashings; new custom copper finials to match originals; new 16′ tall copper cupola to match originals; carpentry/paint-work on dormers; clay tile roof repair; and built up roofing systems on flat roofs.

Main House Towers

christyg — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:26:20 +0000

Replacement of slate roofing, flat seam copper roofing, and standing seam copper roofing at the two main towers of the College’s first building, designed c.1864 by James Renwick, Jr., including associated flashing, masonry, and carpentry work.

2 bands of hexagonal slates.

Copper hip flashings interwoven with each course of slate.

Flat seam copper dormer roofs.