READYSLATE®
A fresh slate in the French Quarter
By READYSLATE®. Historic charm meets modern innovation atop a local icon. In a neighborhood where every corner tells a story, even a supermarket roof has something to say. In the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, where wrought iron balconies, gas lamps and cobblestone streets set the tone, Rouses Market ...
Offering contractors a lighter path to premium roofing
By Jesse Sanchez. A real slate roof without the weight or labor burden? READYSLATE might just be the game-changer contractors didn’t know they needed. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Morgan Cathey, sales director at Vermont Slate Company, to talk about a ...
Slate style meets suburban elegance
By READYSLATE. More than 11,000 square feet of natural slate redefines luxury in this Lake Forest property. In a neighborhood where curb appeal counts and craftsmanship is everything, one Lake Forest, Illinois, mansion just raised the bar; literally. Swapping out worn cedar shakes for over 11,000 square feet of gleaming ...
A bold answer to modern roofing challenges
By Jesse Sanchez. This slate roofing system changes the game with a lightweight and hurricane-tested design. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards spoke with Morgan Cathey, U.S. product manager for READYSLATE, about the product’s innovative approach to solving long-standing challenges in slate roofing, especially those that ...
History meets innovation in Yellowstone
By READYSLATE. Historic building gets new high-tech roof with old-world charm. In a place where the landscape steals every spotlight, even a roof has to earn its place. At Yellowstone National Park, a once-fading structure has just been outfitted with a sleek, sustainable and steeped-in character rooftop. It's not just ...
Premium roofing materials: The right choice for your project
By READYSLATE. Natural slate look, without the natural slate hassle, lighter, faster, cheaper and easier to install. The roofing industry is seeing a shift as homeowners, builders and architects demand materials that offer both strength and style. Enter the high-stakes arena of premium roofing, where beauty, durability and performance collide. Among the ...
Experts introduce an industry revolutionizing innovation
By Jesse Sanchez. This new panelized slate roofing solution offers contractors an easier, eco-friendly option without sacrificing timeless appeal. The roofing industry is evolving and READYSLATE® is leading the charge with a product that blends tradition and innovation. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards sat down with Morgan ...
The slate roofer’s edge
By READYSLATE. Tools that separate true craftsmen from the rest. With slate roofing, the work is slow, deliberate and unforgiving — every slate you lay speaks to your precision and preparation. But even the steadiest hands can struggle without the right tools. From hammer to harness, the gear a roofer carries can ...
From quarry to roof
By Jesse Sanchez. Discover how natural slate roofing connects modern homes to ancient geology. In a roofing industry saturated with synthetic materials, READYSLATE® is carving a unique path by offering homeowners the chance to bring a piece of the natural world to their rooftops. Unlike asphalt shingles or metal ...
The French Rochard et Fils are the winners of the Best of the Best 2024
Check out Rochard et Fils exceptional roofing skills that won them this year's annual natural slate contest! Rochard et Fils has won our annual natural slate contest. Their exceptional roofing skills first convinced our followers and then our jury who have decided that for the second consecutive year there is a ...
