Match My Existing Slate
Match My Existing Slate
Get the Right Slate Roof Answer
Get the Right Slate Roof Answer
Every slate roof is different. SlateBoss helps homeowners, churches, architects, builders, property managers, preservation teams, and roofing contractors understand the right next step before money is spent.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Homeowners with leaks, broken slate, storm damage, or an aging roof; churches and institutions protecting historic buildings; architects writing slate specifications; contractors pricing or installing slate; and anyone trying to identify or match an existing slate.
WHAT I CAN HELP WITH
• Repair versus restoration versus full replacement
• Identifying slate color, origin, size, thickness, exposure, and likely serviceability
• Matching old or discontinued slate for repairs
• Material takeoffs, quantities, accessories, and nationwide supply
• Proper headlap, layout, flashing, fasteners, underlayment, ventilation, snow retention, and repair considerations
• Finding a qualified slate professional or specialist
• Church, landmark, and historic-preservation projects
• Traditional heavy slate and lightweight real-slate systems
HOW TO START
Send clear roof and close-up photos, the project location, building type, known slate dimensions, approximate roof size, and a short description of the problem or goal. I will help organize the questions, explain the practical options, and connect you with the appropriate materials, training, supplier, or vetted professional.
SAFETY NOTE
Do not walk on a slate roof unless you are trained and properly equipped. A remote conversation can point you in the right direction, but structural conditions, active leaks, storm damage, and complex failures may require an on-site inspection by a qualified professional.
About
I’m Tim Kelly, known throughout the industry as the Slate Boss. For many years I have helped homeowners, churches, architects, builders, and roofing professionals understand, source, repair, and preserve real slate roofs. Through North American Slate, Slate Tile & Metal Guild, Church Roofing USA, Vermont Slate Tours, and EZY Slate, I connect people with proven materials, vetted specialists, practical training, and straightforward answers for projects anywhere in the United States. Follow current projects, field tips, quarry visits, and real-world slate work at Instagram.com/slate_boss.
About
I’m Tim Kelly, known throughout the industry as the Slate Boss. For many years I have helped homeowners, churches, architects, builders, and roofing professionals understand, source, repair, and preserve real slate roofs. Through North American Slate, Slate Tile & Metal Guild, Church Roofing USA, Vermont Slate Tours, and EZY Slate, I connect people with proven materials, vetted specialists, practical training, and straightforward answers for projects anywhere in the United States. Follow current projects, field tips, quarry visits, and real-world slate work at Instagram.com/slate_boss.
Your Complete Slate Resource
Your Complete Slate Resource
01
Vermont Slate Colors & Sourcing
Understand Vermont slate colors, weathering, grades, sizes, blends, matching, and nationwide supply.
02
Buy Slate / Request Pricing
Source domestic and imported natural slate, repair slate, accessories, and project-specific materials anywhere in the United States.
03
Find a Qualified Slate Roofer
Connect with experienced slate, tile, and metal specialists for repair, restoration, replacement, and historic work nationwide.
04
Church & Historic Slate Roofs
Specialized nationwide help for churches, landmarks, schools, institutions, and historic properties with slate roofs.
05
EZY Slate Lightweight Real Slate
Use genuine slate on weight-sensitive or value-engineered roofs with a repairable system available in multiple natural slate colors.
06
Vermont Slate Tours & Education
Visit Vermont slate country for quarry access, fabrication insight, industry education, and connections with the people behind the stone.
07
Architects & Slate Specifications
Material, detailing, sample, submittal, and sourcing support for architects, designers, consultants, and preservation teams.
08
Contractor Slate Technical Library
Practical field guidance on slate layout, headlap, exposure, fasteners, flashing, repair, estimating, safety, and material selection.
09
Slate Roof Repair & Restoration
Understand slate failure, repair methods, matching, maintenance, and when restoration is preferable to replacement.
10
Slate Roofing Costs & Planning
Plan material, labor, logistics, waste, accessories, and long-term value for slate projects anywhere in the United States.
11
Slate Colors, Sizes & Patterns
Explore natural slate colors, blends, weathering, thicknesses, dimensions, edge styles, and traditional or custom roof patterns.
12
Preferred Slate Companies Directory
An alphabetical directory of preferred slate companies connected to the Slate, Tile & Metal Guild, with nationwide membership and advertising opportunities.
Your Complete Slate Resource
Your Complete Slate Resource
Slate Roofing Questions Answered
Slate Roofing Questions Answered
Contact
Contact
Buying slate, matching existing slate, or looking for a slate roofer? Tell us which you need, your project ZIP code, and your timing. For material pricing, include the approximate quantity, slate size, and color if known. For matching, describe your existing slate; we can arrange photos by email after your inquiry. Leave your email and phone number so Tim Kelly, the Slate Boss, can follow up.
Contact
Contact
Buying slate, matching existing slate, or looking for a slate roofer? Tell us which you need, your project ZIP code, and your timing. For material pricing, include the approximate quantity, slate size, and color if known. For matching, describe your existing slate; we can arrange photos by email after your inquiry. Leave your email and phone number so Tim Kelly, the Slate Boss, can follow up.