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Joecalta3 (Joecalta3)
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Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 01:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

The quarry was Greenstone they do have such a warranty:
http://www.greenstoneslate.com/warranty.htm
I was just curious about the rough surface of the slates... I would have thought a non-smooth surface would promote flaking. Not worried as much as curious...
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Old_school (Old_school)
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Posted on Monday, March 14, 2011 - 06:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

None of us will be alive in 100 years, but that is the history of the slate anyway. Quite a product and quite a history.
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Epl (Epl)
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Posted on Monday, March 14, 2011 - 11:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Joseph,
Thanks for the question. With new Vermont slate, regardless of texture, the slate itself should last atleast 100 years. Depending on the quarry that you purchased it from, you should have actually received a 100 year warranty. My warranty for new slate covers:

1. Delaminating (extensive flaking) of the face of the slate, or
2. Substantial deterioration (softening) of the body of the slate.

This is good for 100 years...

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Thanks again,
Eric P. Loema

Sales | Salvage | Procurement

P (800) 699-5695 | F (815) 547-1425

Web: www.TileandSlateSales.com | www.ClayTileRoof.com

E-mail: epl@TileandSlateSales.com | epl@ClayTileRoof.com
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Joecalta3 (Joecalta3)
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Posted on Monday, March 14, 2011 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Thanks for sharing. I put a Vermont gray/black roof up last fall. Sort of a subtle strata. One question I have is that the slate has a rough texture surface, not like the smooth surface of an unweathering green above. Does that rough texture make the slate more prone to flaking/chipping? I like the look, but am wondering about long term lifespan.
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Epl (Epl)
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Posted on Monday, January 31, 2011 - 04:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Hello All,
I hope everyone is doing well. I just completed photographing the new Vermont slate samples in my warehouse and wanted to share. Just as reference for anyone with questions as to the color.


Gray/ Black
New Vermont Gray/ Black

Mottled Green & Purple
New Vermont Mottled Green & Purple

Red
New Vermont Red

Royal Purple
New Vermont Royal Purple

Clear Black
New Vermont Semi-weathering Clear Black

Clear Gray
New Vermont Semi-weathering Clear Gray

SW Gray/ Green
New Vermont Semi-weathering Gray/ Green

Strata Gray
New Vermont Strata Gray

UF Gray/ Green
New Vermont Unfading Gray/ Green

UF Purple w/ Green
New Vermont Unfading Purple w/ Green

Wells Gray
New Vermont Unfading Wells Gray

Variegated Purple
New Vermont Variegated Purple


*Depending on the quarry, Gray/ Black and Strata Gray can be/ will be labeled just the opposite of each other.

Your feedback and/ or questions are appreciated.

Thank you,
Eric P. Loema

Sales | Salvage | Procurement

P (800) 699-5695 | F (815) 547-1425

Web: www.TileandSlateSales.com | www.ClayTileRoof.com

E-mail: epl@TileandSlateSales.com | epl@ClayTileRoof.com

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