What Sets Our Work Apart
We work exclusively with slate and copper, no asphalt shingles, rubber roofing, or synthetic materials. That focus is the whole point. It means every project gets the traditional methods and natural materials that have been proven over centuries, installed by craftsmen who do this and only this. Our family founded the Slate Roofing Contractors Association of North America and authored the Slate Roof Bible, and we bring that depth of knowledge to projects large and small.
Slate Roofing
Natural roofing slate is quarried in a wide variety of colors, textures, shapes, and thicknesses from regions throughout North America and around the world. When properly installed by experienced professionals, a slate roof can last for centuries, providing unmatched beauty, durability, and protection while enhancing the value of the building it covers.
New Slate Roof Installation
Whether for new construction or a complete roof replacement, we install natural slate roofs with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Every slate is hand-laid using the specified coursing and installation methods, while custom copper flashings are fabricated to fit the roof's unique geometry.
We help clients select the right slate for their project - considering color, size, thickness, and architectural style - to create a roof that enhances the building and is built to last for generations.
Slate Roof Repair
A single broken slate is not an emergency, but a failing flashing or valley can be. We repair what needs repairing: cracked or missing slates, worn valleys, deteriorated flashings, and we are honest about when a repair will serve you and when it will not. Where many contractors push for full replacement, a properly sourced repair often extends the life of a slate roof by decades.
Copper Roofing
Copper has been used as a roofing material for thousands of years, making it one of the oldest and most proven forms of metal roofing in the world. Its exceptional durability, longevity, and timeless beauty have made it a preferred choice for historic landmarks, churches, and fine homes alike.
Double-Lock Standing Seam
Standing seam is the classic copper roof, long vertical panels joined by raised seams that are folded and locked together to shed water and stand up to weather for a century or more. The double-lock seam is the most weather-tight version, folded twice for a tighter, more durable joint. We install it on a wide variety of roof surfaces, fabricating the panels and seams to suit the project.
Flat-Lock Soldered Seam
Flat-lock soldered seam is a smooth, low-profile copper surface in which each panel is locked to the next and the seams are soldered solid. It is the technique for surfaces that need to be fully watertight at a low pitch, flat or gently sloped roofs, dormer cheeks, bay roofs, and decorative areas.
Copper Diamonds - Flat & 3D
Diamond shingles are individual copper pieces installed in a diamond pattern: flat diamonds for a clean, geometric surface, and 3D diamonds for a dimensional, textured look that catches light and shadow. They are a distinctive choice for turrets, steeples, accent roofs, and anyone who wants a copper roof that is unmistakably handcrafted.
Custom Copper & Architectural Sheet Metal
We also fabricate and install custom copper gutters, box gutters, Yankee gutters, downspouts, chimney caps, finials, and the flashings that protect every transition on a roof. Much of this is formed by hand on site to fit the building exactly. These are the details that separate a copper roof that lasts from one that merely looks the part.
Slate & Tile Restoration
Our repair and restoration services began in 1968, and since then we have serviced thousands of slate and tile roofs. We specialize in the repair and replacement of all key roofing components, including valleys, chimney flashings, ridge metal, step and counter flashings, box gutters, Yankee gutters, pipe flashings, and broken or missing slates. We also restore external gutters, downspouts, and a wide range of other slate and tile roofing components to ensure long-lasting performance and protection.
Restoration is careful work. We document what is there, source slate and tile to match from quarries and from salvage and rebuild details to last another generation rather than patching them to last a season. On older buildings, that often means the roof keeps its original character while performing like new.
Expert Consulting
If you need slate or copper roofing consultation services, we offer phone and email consultations, remote technical support, and on-site visits with a detailed written condition report. We work with homeowners, architects, preservation consultants, and insurance companies who need an expert read on a slate or copper roof: what it needs, what it is worth, and what should be done.
How We Work
Whether it is a full installation or a small repair, we focus on doing what is right for the building while respecting the client's goals and budget. Every project begins with a conversation and moves through four steps.
Consultation & Assessment
we visit, climb the roof, and document what is there.
Planning & Design
we specify the right materials and techniques for the project.
Installation & Detail Work
owner-operated, traditional technique, meticulous detail.
Generational Quality
documented work, a maintenance plan, and repairs available for decades.
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If you are considering slate, copper, restoration, or a consultation, we would be glad to talk about it. The conversation is free.
“Orion and his crew of craftsmen did an outstanding job. They were incredibly diligent, compulsive about design details and easy to work with on all levels.”
- Ellen Wilson
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