named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
NSA Mobile Field Guide
Mobile reference tool providing contractors and architects quick access to installation standards and technical specifications for slate roofing.
Slate Roofs Design and Installation Manual
Comprehensive technical guide detailing best practices for slate roof construction, used as a reference by contractors and architects.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 5 activities
- Distributing design and installation tools for slate roofsProduces and provides access to practical tools for professionals, including a comprehensive design and installation manual, AutoCAD and PDF design details, specification templates, instructional videos, and reference tables for slate quantity calculations. These resources support architects, contractors, and designers in real-world applications.
- Establishing slate material and installation standardsDevelops, maintains, and upholds technical standards for natural roofing slate in North America, including specifications for dimensions, thickness, coverage, and installation practices. These standards are used across the industry by contractors, architects, and quarries.
- Providing free mobile field guide for slate roof installationOffers a free, accessible mobile field guide via mobile.slateassociation.org that serves as a quick-reference tool for best practices in slate roof installation, available to contractors, architects, and other professionals through smartphones and tablets using a web browser.
- Publishing technical research and educational resources on slate roofingProduces and maintains authoritative technical publications, including the "Slate Roofs: Design and Installation Manual, 2010 Edition" and Technical Bulletins that cover historical, economic, and technical aspects of slate roofing. These serve as key references for the quarrying, construction, and design industries.
- Supporting professional development and capacity in the slate industryProvides members with access to expert resources, CAD drawings, instructional videos, and technical information to enhance skills in slate roof design and installation. Supports natural slate production across North American quarries through shared expertise in fabrication and application.
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 1 activity
- Maintaining member and project directories for the slate industryOperates the NSA Member Directory to connect clients with certified slate contractors, distributors, and suppliers across North America, and features completed projects in a contractor spotlight section to promote member work and showcase best practices.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$20K26%
Investment income——
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$80K
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balance sheet
Total assets$133K
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Net assets$133K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +35.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- BRADLEY WALTERS — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- CHRIS LARGE — DIRECTOR
- DAN CORNWELL — DIRECTOR
- JOHN CHAN — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT RALEIGH — DIRECTOR
- RUSSEL WATSKY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- APA (American Plywood Association) Partner — References APA plywood as a recommended decking material for slate roof installation, indicating alignment with industry standards.
- ASTM Government — References ASTM D 1970 standard for self-adhering polymer modified bituminous sheet materials used in ice dam protection membranes.
- Bennington County Network — Region in Vermont where natural roofing slate is produced and associated with the National Slate Association
- Buckingham County Network — Region in Virginia where natural roofing slate is produced and associated with the National Slate Association
- Consultants Partner — Engages with technical and design consultants in the slate sector.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborated with faculty members from Cornell University during the 2002 revitalization meeting.
- Lehigh County Network — Region in Pennsylvania where natural roofing slate is produced and associated with the National Slate Association
- NSA Mobile Field Guide Partner — Provides a mobile-accessible field guide for on-the-job support in slate installation.
- National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Network — References NRCA as a resource for finding qualified slate roofing contractors and notes its ProCertification Slate Roofs Program.
- Northampton County Network — Region in Pennsylvania where natural roofing slate is produced and associated with the National Slate Association
- Northeast Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) Network — Lists NERCA as a regional trade association that can serve as a resource for finding qualified slate roofing contractors.
- Quarriers Partner — Collaborates with quarry operators as part of the slate industry network.
- Rutland County Network — Region in Vermont where natural roofing slate is produced and associated with the National Slate Association
- Slate Roofing Contractors Association (SRCA) Network — References SRCA as a related industry association for finding qualified slate roofing contractors.
- Slate Roofing Contractors Association (SRCA) Partner — Collaborates with or references activities of the SRCA, including their 2025 conference.
- Slate Roofs Design and Installation Manual (2010 Edition) Partner — Referenced as a key educational resource for understanding slate roof design and installation.
- Slaters Partner — Partners with skilled slater craftsmen to uphold installation standards.
- Suppliers Partner — Works with material suppliers within the slate industry.
- Temiscouata County Network — Region in Quebec where natural roofing slate is produced and associated with the National Slate Association
- The Slate Roof Bible Partner — Referenced as a key educational resource for homeowners and professionals on slate roofing.
- Washington County Network — Region in New York where natural roofing slate is produced and associated with the National Slate Association
- Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) Network — Lists WSRCA as a regional trade association that can serve as a resource for finding qualified slate roofing contractors.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Industry Collaboration and Knowledge Sharingmethodology: industry_collaborationBy uniting diverse industry stakeholders—quarry operators, installers, architects, and suppliers—the organization strengthens collective expertise and sustainability, because cross-sector collaboration enables dissemination of best practices and preserves technical knowledge.
- Standards-Based Quality Promotionmethodology: standards_promotionBy establishing and promoting technical standards for materials and installation, the organization improves quality and durability in natural slate roofing, because standardized practices reduce failure risks and increase long-term performance.
- Sustainable Material Advocacymethodology: sustainable_material_promotionBy promoting natural slate as a durable and low-impact material, the organization advances sustainable building practices, because long lifespan and minimal environmental footprint reduce replacement needs and resource consumption.