National Slate Association (NSA)
Craft, code and community
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofers from across the country gathered to celebrate two decades of craftsmanship at the 2025 SRCA Conference in Grove City. The Slate Roofing Contractors Association (SRCA) hosted its 20th anniversary conference from September 26-28 at Joseph Jenkins Inc., bringing together some of the finest slate roofers, suppliers ...
The art of slate roofing
By National Slate Association. Preserving the craftsmanship and durability of this centuries-old craft in a convenience-driven world. Slate roofing has a long history that spans centuries of use. In North America, its legacy can be traced all the way back to early quarries opened in the East in the ...
5 steps to turn salvaged slate into cash
By National Slate Association. Your guide to selling reclaimed slate and saving money on disposal fees. When you’re done with a replacement roof project, what should you do with the remaining pile of slate tiles that are still in good condition? Save on costly disposal fees and swap the pieces ...
Wagner crew becomes first ProCertified Slate Installers in the country
This landmark event marked a significant milestone in advancing the standard of excellence in slate roofing nationwide. Four Wagner Roofing employees — Obed Tejada Hernandez, Gabino Perez Guentes, Luis Montoya Rivas and Juan Santana Ortiz — earned national recognition as the country’s first NRCA PROCertified Slate System Installers. Wagner Roofing proudly ...
Unlocking the tools of the trade
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover the lesser-known European tools transforming the U.S. roofing industry. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sat down with John Chan of the National Slate Association (NSA) to discuss the upcoming NSA Conference. While the event promises an exploration into Charleston’s architectural history, one of the ...
Key legal insights at IRE 2025
By Emma Peterson. Don’t miss industry expert Trent Cotney’s education sessions! Are you ready for the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE)? Kicking off on February 19, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, this is the biggest trade event for the construction and maintenance industry in North America. There is so much to do ...
Perspectivas legales clave en la IRE 2025
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. ¡No te pierdas las sesiones educativas del experto en la industria Trent Cotney! ¿Estás listo para la 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE)? Comenzando el 19 de febrero de 2025 en San Antonio, Texas, este es el evento comercial más grande para la ...
Preserving the past in Charleston, South Carolina
By Dani Sheehan. Surrounded by buildings rich in history and craft, NSA 2024 Conference attendees were reminded that slate roofing is not just about durability – it's about preserving a skill that connects us to our architectural past. The National Slate Association (NSA) 2024 Conference took place October 24 – ...
Standing in the hall of fame
By Adams and Reese, LLP. Trent Cotney is a leader in the roofing world not only for his legal expertise, but also for his dedication to helping people. Trent Cotney, who is Adams and Reese Construction Team’s co-leader and partner was just honored by Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) ...
The evolution of slating tools
By National Slate Association. Catalog the various tools used for slate roofing and their advancements over the centuries. Slating tools have a long and rich history dating back to ancient times. Rippers, hammers and stakes have all been used to install and repair slate roofs over the centuries. While many ...
