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The mission of the National Slate Association is to establish a material and installation standard for, and promotion of, natural roofing slate in North America. The association, which started in 1922 and was reformed in 2002, spans quarriers, contractors, architects, consultants, and distributors with a connection to natural slate. Primary goals of the association are to keep members updated with slate relevant information, give access to the most experienced resources the industry offers, and to promote the education of slate to future generations. If you’re looking to prosper in the slate industry, this association is your key.

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“The NSA offers the wisdom of many experts in the slate industry who have decades of experience. If I ever need any slate related knowledge, I turn to the NSA”.

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Slate Roof Condition Assessment Surveys – Part 1

Technical Bulletin #7 Full PDF Introduction Peak U.S. domestic slate roofing production occurred in the years surrounding the turn of the twentieth century, from about 1885 to 1925 (see Technical Bulletin No. 5, “Historic Production Data”). Much of this...

NRCA National Roofing Day

April 21-22, 2020 Washington Marriott Wardman Park Join fellow roofing industry professionals in Washington, D.C., as we bring our priorities to Capitol Hill! It is crucial members of Congress see you and hear about the critical issues facing your company and the...

NSA Conference ’19 Recap – Washington DC

NSA Conference Day 1 - Tour of US Capitol, Library of Congress, and National Mall After registration at the Embassy Suites in Chevy Chase, the group boarded a bus to do some sightseeing in Washington DC. Julie Butler hosted a walking tour that took everyone around the...