Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-05-02
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In introducing this Roofing Material into this
section of the country we feel that we are intro
ducing no humbug 1t has been subjected to TIL
%severest tests for years in the Eastern States with
perfect success. In our own State it was first
brought into use last Summer. and all who have
used it among us give it the highest recommended
tons.
Clifton Park, New York; after having experiment
ted for fourteen years with lime. sand. fre-clay.
soap-stone, vegetable tar, asphaltum, &c. in all
their forms.p phases and combinations. Icithoaa sue
cess. discovered that in order TO make n roofing
material of merit. the ingredients must possess the
qualities of affinity for each other. so when COM
bined the actions of the elements and the ravages
of time could not destroy. That affinity was found
tn exist in the two simple articles used in this
composition-Coal Tar and Pulverized Slate. This
discovery was made several ears ago, and since
that time 1t has undergone the most severe tests.
and has proven that Plastic Slate possesses
all the qualities of an excellent roofing material,
being Fere-p'og, Waterproof and durable.
1t is much cheaper than shingles, slate or tin.
1t can be applied to roofs of any p~Itch-from fiat
to perpendicular. The frost does not crack it, nor
does heat or steam dissolve or penetrate 1t. 1t Is
an excellent preservative-When mixed as a paint
for farm buildings. railroad bridges, fences. ma
Gn Gamer and sP0utlng; we cannot Hb;s 0 PETER recon- m
testimonials Of two of our leading men, whose
sound judgment in matters of this kind will not be
questioned.
j. j. BrisJin-Dear Sir-You desire me TO give
ny 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 judge of its merits, 1 must say that
1 regard it as a tip-fop thing. may add that it is
entirely fre-proUf from sparks or fire falling on it
from the outside. and that it is perfectly. water
proof; neither can l see that it is affected by heat
or cold. Many are using it in our city with per-
feet success, and l know that in the city of New
York IL is regarded by all who have tested it there
as one of the most important discoveries of the
age. l hope you will succeed in introducing 1t In
our county. Respectfully, L. BALL
CANTON. O., Jan. q. 1866.
To All Whom Il may Concern:
l hereby certify that L have carefully examined
anew 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
Such are my convictions of its exceliencies that
when l shall have roofing done in the future, l
shall use nothing else If TINS can be had.
c. AULTMAN.
Being the License for Plastic Slate Roofing in
Trumbull and Mahoning counties, l am prepared
to make contracts for roofing buildings, bridges,
&C. to furnish materials to those who wish 10 do
their own roofing, and TO dispose Of township
rights to those VITO wish TO go into the business In
this way. S. PARISH.
Post Office Address. Freedom Station. Portage
County, OHIO.
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