Slate roofing was brought to America from the old world Europe by settlers. Slate roofing was found in America as far back as Jamestown in the mid-17th Century. Although there were slate quarries all along the east cost, most of the slate was imported from Wales. For that reason, there are few slate roofed homes until the 19th century when slate roofing became more common due to the construction of railroads and Canals. At that time, homes throughout New York were constructed with slate roofs. Many of them survive today.
New York Slate Roofing is popular for the same reasons it was popular 200 years ago. It maintains popularility due to its durability, fireproof qualities, and aesthetic beauty. New York Slate Roofing is available in different colors (red, green, purple, and blue-gray). Many old New York buildings, especially Gothic and Mansard style New York Roofs, continue to use the original slate roofing with regular maintenance. For owners of historic buildings it is important to find a contractor who is familiar with Slate roofing Bronx and Queens restoration and maintenance. Replacement of historic roofing details on Brooklyn homes, for example, requires an undestanding of historic preservation and how to incorporate new materials, such as flashing, to improve the historic properties of the roof and keep the original roof character.
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