Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-04-25
-DLASTIC SLATE

ELASTIC SLATE
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In introducing this Roofing Material into this
section of the country we feel that We are intro
dueing no humbug. It has been subjected to the
severest tests for years in the Eastern States with
perfect success: In our own state It vas FIRST
used it among US give it the highest recommends
tons.
The inventor Of this material (Wm. L.. Potter, Of
Clifton Park. New York; after having exPerimen-
ted for fourteen years with lime. sand, hre-clay.
sOap-stane. vegetable tar, asphaltum, &C. IN all
their forms. phases and combinations. tcithoHt sue
cess, discovered that in order 10 make q roofing
material of merit. the ingredients must posss IS the
qualities of affinity for each other. so when COM
OF time could not destroy. That affinity was found
tn exist in the two simple articles used IN this
enmpOsition-COal Tar and Pulverlzed Slate. This
discovery was made several ears ago, and since
that time il has undergone the most severe tests.
aud has proven that Plastic Slate possesses
all the qualities of an excellent roofing material,
being Fire-p OeC, Waterproof GRd EUrable.
1t Is much cheaper than shingles, slate or tin.
and is preferable TO either as r roofing msterial.-
1t can be applied to roofs of any pItch-frOm fiat
10 perpendicular. The frost does not crack It, nor
does heat or steam dissolve or penetrate IL. 1t is
an excellent preservaiye-when mixed as a paint
for farm buildings. railroad bridges, fences. ma
chineTy and spOuting. We cannot better recon-
mend il than by presenting in this connection the
testimonials OF two of our leading men,, whose
sound judgment IN matters of this kind will not be
questioned.
CANTON. o., Jan. q, 1866.
I'D. BrisbiR-Dedr Sir-YOu desire me 10 give
my opinion of the Plastic slate Roofing to you in
writing. which l do with pleasure. Twill say with
regard to it that l have tested it on part of my
foundry and machine shop. and, as far as time has
allowed me to judse of It's merits, 1 must say that
1 regard il as a tiD-tOp thing. Imay add that IL Is
entirely hre-prOOf IRON sparks or fire falling on it
from the outside. and that 1t IS perfectly water
proof; neither can l see that il is Affected By heat
or cold. Many are using 1t in our city with per-
feet success, and / know that in the city of New
York il is regarded By all who have tested it there
as one of the mos important discOs cries of the
age. l hope you will succeed in introducing it in
our county. Respectfully, E. BALL
CANTON. o., jan q. 1900.
To Al Whom Il may Concern:
L hereby certify that 1 have carefully examined
a new article of roofing material produced by the
Plastic Roofing Company, and am we'll satisfied of
its superiority over ali other materials used for
that purpose. not excepting the pure slate ITSELF
when l shall have roofing done in the future, l
shall use nothing else If this can be had.
C.AULTMAN.
Being the Licensee for Plastic Slate Roofing in
and MahOning counties, l am prepared
~ make contracts for roofing buildings, bridges,
&c. to furnish materials to those WHO wish 10. DO
heir own roofing, and to dispose Of township
lights to those who wish to go into the 6uS51sss IN
Post Ofice Address. Freedom stsnOn. Portage
County, Unio. T.
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