Slate roofs

are renowned for their exceptional longevity, often lasting 75 years or more, making them the gold standard in roofing. However, if you've purchased a home with a 50-75-year-old slate roof that has suffered from deferred maintenance or poor repairs, you'll need a quality-oriented slate specialist.

Why choose a specialist instead of a general roofer? Similar to doctors, general roofers have a wide range of knowledge, but complex slate roof systems require the focused expertise and years of experience that only a slate specialist can provide. Often, the slate tiles are the most durable part; it's usually the nails and copper or tin roof flashings that fail first.

Nail sickness occurs when the steel nails holding slate tiles rust and lose their ability to securely anchor the tiles, resulting in shifted, sliding, or missing slates. This can be particularly frustrating because the slate tiles are often still in good condition, but the weakened nails cause the roof system to fail. Homeowners may even notice more sliding slates just days or weeks after repairs are made. However, there is a solution—taking a sectioned approach to resecure the sliding slates can effectively address this issue and restore the roof's stability.

Why am I so passionate about slate, copper, and tin roofs? If I were a realtor, I’d go on about how they hold their value, but as a roof repairman, my passion comes from years of working on various roof types. Over time, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the stunning beauty, durability, and timeless style of these historic roofs. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve installed new slate, copper, and tin roofs across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It’s incredibly satisfying knowing that while asphalt shingles are replaced 3-4 times, my slate, copper, and tin work will stand the test of time.

Before Warminster

After Warminster

  • Before & After Slate cleaning Princeton NJ

  • Slate roof replacement Chestnut Hill Pa 2004

  • Slate & Wood repairs Wenonah NJ

  • Copper chimney

  • Slate repairs Bristol Pa

  • Before roof cleaning

  • After cleaning Lower Makefield

  • Slate roof replacement 2003

  • Slate repairs and replacement gutter 2015 maintenance coating 2023 Lawrenceville Nj

A multi-story house with stone walls, black shutters, a small balcony, and a chimney, surrounded by leafless trees.
A chimney on a roof with white painted bricks, topped with a rusted metal cap and a storm guard. The roof has dark, weathered shingles and surrounding trees and houses are visible in the background.