The Durable Slate Company

Flashing: The unsung hero of roof protection

August 29, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

By The Durable Slate Company. Ensure the longevity and durability of your roof by installing and maintaining your roof flashing. Roof flashing – this thin barrier stands between your home and potentially devastating water damage. But flashing isn’t just about keeping things dry, it’s a critical component that could mean ...

Inside the NSA Conference 2024 - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

August 20, 2024 at 2:35 p.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with John Chan of The Durable Slate Company. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey across the world of roofing. From ...

Timeless roofing wisdom

July 26, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. Discover the enduring allure and practical benefits of slate roofing as John Chan of the Durable Slate Company shares his expert advice. In the latest episode of the AskARoofer podcast, hosts Megan Ellsworth and Lauren White sit down with John Chan of The Durable Slate Company to ...

Stories from the Roof: John Chan - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

July 15, 2024 at 11:48 a.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with John Chan of The Durable Slate Company. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast! Megan Ellsworth: Welcome to Stories From the Roof, the podcast that brings you tales from the most unexpected vantage point, rooftops. ...

John Chan - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

June 11, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with John Chan from The Durable Slate Company. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Stories From the Roof, the podcast that brings you tales from the most unexpected vantage point, rooftops. I'm ...

Is this your first slate roof? Here are 10 things you should know!

June 8, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

By The Durable Slate Company. A new slate roof can be complex and costly, but the benefits, which include longevity and aesthetic appeal, are often well worth it. Installing any new roof on your home is a big investment, but a slate roof brings unique challenges and considerations. It ...

Exploring Slate Roofing - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

June 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with John Chan of The Durable Slate Company. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast! Megan Ellsworth: Welcome to the AskARoofer podcast, where all your roofing questions find their answers. Your hosts, Megan Ellsworth and Lauren ...

Exploring our nation’s capital one memorial at a time

April 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

We walked up, down and around Washington, D.C. learning about its architecture, restoration and the people and wars that built our nation. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after the 2024 architectural tour after Roofing Day 2024. James Ellsworth: We started ...

Cheers to 2024!

January 1, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. As another year comes to a close, let’s take a look at the top articles, podcasts, TikToks and more from 2024! It might be hard to believe, but 2025 is here! 2024 was an incredible year for The Coffee Shops™, full of growth and hard work. We ...

Historic Landmark Gets a Shiny New Steeple

July 9, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

By Anna Lockhart. As one of the tallest structures in Dubuque, Iowa, the Steeple Square structure stands out among the local landscape with its new and stunning copper steeple. The Steeple Square building in Dubuque, Iowa received a refreshing makeover thanks to the minds of the brilliant architectural ...