The Durable Slate Company

The Durable Slate Company is a nationally available historic roofing contractor. We specialize in slate, clay-tile, and copper roofing, as well as copper gutters. This branch services Northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Cleveland, Ohio, was founded in 1796 as a small trading post near the Cuyahoga River. Over time, it grew into a major industrial city due to its location on Lake Erie and the Ohio and Erie Canal. The city's architecture reflects its history, with a mix of 19th and early 20th century buildings in styles such as Gothic Revival, Beaux-Arts, and Art Deco. One notable aspect of Cleveland's architecture is its use of slate roofs. Slate was abundant in the surrounding area and was used extensively in the city's buildings, from homes to commercial buildings to public structures. The use of slate roofs in Cleveland peaked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and many of these roofs remain today, adding to the city's historic character.