The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-06-22

into roofs, to enquire for some material
whose composition would be less liable
to objection. While the slate was IN
many respects an admirable materlai'
he had found it entirely too bard for sat
isfactory use, and the purpose OF his ef-
forts was to hit upon some material
which would combine all the desirable
qualities of the slate with the pliability
which it lacked. He found in our native
soapstone a splendid substitute for the
slate, the former possessing consider
able amount of elasticity which the lat
ter wanted entirely. I'd. "a -
BY judicious combination of this sub
stance with coal-tar and other ingredi-
ents, after much labor and experiment,
he finally obviated all difficulties, and
completed the preparation of the Patent
Mastic Roofing, which he now offers to
the public. The mode of its applica-
ton is this: The composition, in
semi-liquid state, is spread by trowel
or brush, in thin coat, on the roof, or
other surface to be protected. 1t soon
becomes hard and solid; is impervious
to water, resists the solar heat and
neither runs nor cracks. We refer to
the results of actual and thorough trial
when we say that it has been found to
be fre.proof sam-proof aud wdter-proct.
1t stays where it is put; does not dis
solve nor run with heat, and what islun-
usual with composition roofing, 1t never
tars the pavements below. Many fine
buildings of recent erection in our city,
are covered with this material, and the
most careful examination fails to detect
the slightest Aaw or change produced
by use. Some of our citizens were curl.
ous to learn the immediate effects of Sc
we're cold upon this material, and up
on.one of the severest days of last win
ter, an examination was had. 1t was
found that neither frost, ice nor snow
affected it in the least, although from
the position of the roosexamined, the
effect of either agent, could it have pro-
duced any, mnst have been felt. We
may mention here that we were shown
a piece of this roofing which has been
in use for fourteen months, and like
the newest material, it was pliable and
solid, and perfectly impervious to all ell
ements and kinds of weather.
Were Mr.. JoHNsON's invention Of
merely ordinary merit, it would very
properly be source of local pride. The
genius and the industry which effect
improvements that aid the progress Of
the mechanic arts, are of such rare oc-,
currence that their slightest triumphs
are matters of moment and congratnla-
ton. But when, as in the present in
stance, we have as the handiwork OF
one of our own citizens a much needed
and highly valuable article, combining
in the highest degree the elemeRts OF
excellence in its sphere, the most liberal
encouragement of the community would
be no more than the inventor deserves.
We are glad to know that there is
generous disposition ION the part Of
builders and capitalists to extend to
Mr.. JoHNsoN's invention that encour-
agement which it ought to receive. AS
we have already said, many of the best
structures recently erected in this city
are covered with this roofing, and many
others now contemplated or in process
of building, will be protected with the
same material. Among its leading pat
rons in the city, we notice that Messrs.
DEWEY, VANCE s. Co. have used it on
portion of their extensive establishment,
and we are advised that they design
placing all the buildings connected
with their Rolling Mills and Nail Works,
under tAis composition roof.
In other cities its popularity is al
ready becoming very great. Although
10 new in its use and so recently patent
ed, it has attained a celebrity almost
unexampled, and is fast superseding all
other and less desirable materials. NJ
merous orders are daily received from
Philadelphia, Pittsburg and other
Northern cities, and the demand for the
West is equally large. The press of or
ders being 50 great, the Inventor will
be compelled to abandon the idea of
supplying the trade entirely from this
point, although an extensive associa-
tion composed of leading capitalists
and business men of this and other
States will probably be formed
here, under whose direction On extern
sive mandatory will be built and con-
Quoted. In order to facilitate the gen.
eral introduction Of the Improved Mas
tic Roofing, it is proposed to dispose of
number of State and county rights for
its manufacture aud sale. Suitable
parties can be supplied upon such terms
as will render satisfactory returns GER
tain. All orders and letters of inquiry
should be addressed to Messrs. JOHNSON
& GARRETsoN, los Main street, Wheel
ing. We take pleasure in commencing
the claims of these gentlemen to the
public and in asking for them just
and generous patronage.
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