Greenstone Slate

No other roofing material has the natural beauty and durability of slate!

Slate has been acclaimed for generations as the ultimate roofing material. It is natural stone that has the remarkable ability to be manufactured into thin tiles of uniform thickness. A slate roof simply has no equal in durability and natural beauty. Slate enhances the aesthetic design of nearly any building with its variety of rich natural slate colors and slate textures. There are many benefits to a slate roof from longevity and appearance to energy conservation.

Slate outperforms all man-made roofing materials

Advanced materials technology has generated some new roofing materials over the years, but slate remains the clear leader in creating the world’s longest lasting and most trouble-free roofing material. It is the standard by which all others are compared.

Lightweight Slate Roof with Greenstone Vermont Slate

Lightweight slate systems are perfect for cedar shake roof replacement, upgrades or new construction with reduced structural costs. These two technologies dramatically reduce roof weight and amount of slate needed for a genuine slate roof.

Vermont Slate Colors

All Greenstone Slate comes from our 58 quarries and manufactured into roofing slates in our Poultney, Vermont facilities.

Semi-Weathering Gray/Green A premium quality roofing slate which over time, will yield a variety of rich earth tone colors. Non-Weathering Purple This is a vibrant, non-weathering Vermont Slate with color that can range from a clear plum to a deep magenta with green splashes. Use it alone or in a blend. Vermont Clear Gray A semi weathering, excellent hard-vein slate that comes in shades of light to medium gray. Vermont Clear Black An excellent hard-vein slate in shades of black, with an abundance of texture. Non-Weathering Mottled Green and Purple This unusual slate is uniquely Vermont. Its colors are a blend of soft shades of purple and green. Vermont Gray/Black This premium quality roofing slate blends shades of gray and black. It is one of the most widely used slate colors where a traditional slate roof appearance is desired. Non-Weathering Gray/Green This Vermont slate is green with shades varying slightly to light gray. It is one of the most popular roofing slates. It is often used alone and frequently chosen to be used in a blend of colors for multi-colored roofs. Vermont Strata Gray A distinctive slate with an overall grayish background and mottled with various shades of darker gray/black giving it excellent character. Its textures contribute to its character and will display some weathering. Royal Purple Rich purple in color, yet some pieces may exhibit small markings of green. These slates are a favorite where they are blended with other slates to create multi-colored roofs.