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. Join a community of contractors across the USA that is supports by the National Slate Association!
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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. Join a community of contractors across the USA that is supports by the National Slate Association!
The National Slate Association helps homeowners across the USA maintain their homes quality! San Francisco Theological Seminary San Francisco Theological Seminary of Northern California was originally constructed. Luxury CondominiumFrench Chateau inspired luxury condominium located in Toronto's Bridle Path.
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Early in 2014, the NSA met in Florida to discuss and define who we are and what we stand for.
The last time this happened was in 2002, in Saratoga, New York.
Before that, in Bomoseen, Vermont, 1922.
Like all the best ideas, the answer was ultimately very simple: to promote slate in North America, and to promote the highest standards of materials and installation.
This Purpose Statement was achieved after much discussion, a dialectic that reflected a deep respect for the tradition and history of slate, while looking to ignite a new fervor for a national heritage that has value and relevance to the future.
The last time this happened was in 2002, in Saratoga, New York.
Before that, in Bomoseen, Vermont, 1922.
Like all the best ideas, the answer was ultimately very simple: to promote slate in North America, and to promote the highest standards of materials and installation.
This Purpose Statement was achieved after much discussion, a dialectic that reflected a deep respect for the tradition and history of slate, while looking to ignite a new fervor for a national heritage that has value and relevance to the future.
The National Slate Association was first established in 1922 by slate quarriers.
The goal was to promote the use of slate for roofing and structural applications.
The standards set for slate and its installation are still adhered to today.
Shortly after its formation, the organization became inactive due to lack of cohesion in the industry.
However, its primary publication, Slate Roofs, remained a valuable resource, continuing to be reprinted and used throughout the quarrying, construction and design communities.
The goal was to promote the use of slate for roofing and structural applications.
The standards set for slate and its installation are still adhered to today.
Shortly after its formation, the organization became inactive due to lack of cohesion in the industry.
However, its primary publication, Slate Roofs, remained a valuable resource, continuing to be reprinted and used throughout the quarrying, construction and design communities.
With the help of Business Association expert Arte Maren, the Board of Directors reorganized in 2015.
The goal was to expedite association business and for each member to clearly understand their role.
The following guidelines were established.
The Board generate ideas for the association and vote to pursue those considered viable.
The appropriate committee chair is selected to develop these ideas.
Committee Chairs solicit input from their committees and create a plan (CSW).
This is brought to the president for approval, upon which it is put into action.
The goal was to expedite association business and for each member to clearly understand their role.
The following guidelines were established.
The Board generate ideas for the association and vote to pursue those considered viable.
The appropriate committee chair is selected to develop these ideas.
Committee Chairs solicit input from their committees and create a plan (CSW).
This is brought to the president for approval, upon which it is put into action.
The National Slate Association appreciates the history, beauty, and proven nature of natural slate while dedicating to the mission of supporting it as a material.
Other materials feel wasteful and inferior compared to the longevity and eco-friendly nature of slate.
The NSA has come together to promote and educate how to use natural slate as a roofing material.
By joining, you're engaging in a community of like-minded people who respect the centuries long tradition of slate installation.
Learn installation specifics from the brightest minds the industry has to offer or shake hands with suppliers who will keep you competitive in the trade.
Other materials feel wasteful and inferior compared to the longevity and eco-friendly nature of slate.
The NSA has come together to promote and educate how to use natural slate as a roofing material.
By joining, you're engaging in a community of like-minded people who respect the centuries long tradition of slate installation.
Learn installation specifics from the brightest minds the industry has to offer or shake hands with suppliers who will keep you competitive in the trade.
Slate is a microcrystalline, fine grained metamorphic rock formed 400 million to 550 million years ago.
Sediments accumulated on the sea floor were exposed to extreme pressures which lead to the chemical and mineralogical transformations you see today.
Natural slate has many uses which include roofing material, floor tile, countertops, wall cladding, blackboards, and even tub and shower enclosures.
One of the unique and aesthetic advantages of natural roofing slate is the subtle variation in color, shade, veining, and grain of each individual slate shingle on a roof.
Sediments accumulated on the sea floor were exposed to extreme pressures which lead to the chemical and mineralogical transformations you see today.
Natural slate has many uses which include roofing material, floor tile, countertops, wall cladding, blackboards, and even tub and shower enclosures.
One of the unique and aesthetic advantages of natural roofing slate is the subtle variation in color, shade, veining, and grain of each individual slate shingle on a roof.
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