The Durable Slate Company
Exploring our nation’s capital one memorial at a time
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!
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
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 ...
Register for the Roofing Day Walking Architectural Tour by Durable Slate
Thursday April 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Join us for a tour of the buildings on the National Mall which sit opposite the Monuments on the other end! During this tour we will explore the exterior of several buildings on the west side of the National Mall including the United States ...
Tour Our Nation’s Capital Monuments by Foot!
By Cayden Wemple. See some of the greatest landmarks in Washington, D.C. on an architectural walking tour with the Durable Slate Company If you’re going to be in Washington, D.C. for National Roofing Day, you will not want to miss the walking tour of our nation’s most historical ...
Roofing Alliance Announces New Governor Member – The Durable Slate Co.
Roofing Alliance members help shape important initiatives that improve the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance announces its newest Governor Level member, The Durable Slate Co., Columbus, Ohio. Gary Howes, COO, The Durable Slate Co., said, “John Chan and I feel very grateful for all the great opportunities and experiences that we ...
2023 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award Finalists & Honorable Mentions Announced
Six outstanding roofing professionals compete for Best of the Best Recognition. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the 2022-23 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards finalists and honorable mention recipients. The winners for Outstanding Performance and Leadership, Outstanding Community Involvement and the recipient of Professional Roofing's Best of the Best, a recognition ...
Finding the Right Tile for Revamping Your Roof
By Evelyn Witterholt. If you can’t decide between warm terracotta, modern slate and everything else in between, this homeowner’s guide will help! Choosing the right material for your roof is no easy task. Even if you’ve narrowed it down to the material you desire, there’s still so much variety to ...
Top June Articles: Fall Protection, Metal Roofing and Employee Appreciation
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. This past June, some of our most popular articles were all about metal roofing! Our number one article focused on rib rollers, a prominent feature on metal roofing panels. And everyone couldn’t get enough of our METALCON article ...
This One’s for the Girls!
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Let’s Build, a week-long summer camp, introduces young girls to the world of possibilities offered by the trades. Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls is coming to Ohio! From June 27 to July 1, girls ages 12-16 will congregate at the Mahoning County Career ...
