Cairnwood Mansion
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
84 years after the original “Slate Roofs,” NSA is proud to offer this completely new guide to slate roofing.