The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-29
AlDhOnSe DeSlauriiers,
WHOLESALE DEALER IN
Building Paper, Roofing Materials
and General Supplies.

One of the most Important branches OF the
building trade Is the supply of the various
materials, such az builaing paper, elastic ce-
ment, roofing slate and other roofing
materials.
This city has quite a representation of
houses in this line. and one of the leading
ones. IL not really the most prominent. Is
certainly that OF Mr. Alphonse Deslauriers.
Occupying extensive quarters at Cove and
Sabin streets, he enjoys splendid facilities for
the rapid fulhlm snt of all orders received, as
a large stock Of the various goods Is always
kept ON hand. This business was established
In the year lS70 and has been built mp nth re-
markable strides 70 its present proportions.
furnishing employment &c over sixty-hve
workmen. during this. the winter season and
q considerable larger number during tie
spring and summer months.
One VI the branches OF this constantly in
creasing trade is the stating over OF old roofs
or shingling. which is done In the most
thorough manner, all contracts, either large
or small, receiving the closest attention.
A summary OF the articles supplied by this
establishment includes all kinds and colors
of roofing states. red and gray rosin sized
sheaihing, Neponset black sheathng, patent
waterproof sheathiLg Balson and common
tar sheathing, asbestos fire and water proof
sheathing. Nox En- All sheathing, star
brand sheathing and Penn brand sheathing.
Also straight run brand roofing felt This
felt Is noted for its superior strength and has
been used In preference to all others on some
of the largest manufactures In New England.
Imperial brand two and three-ply ready roof
ing, and Asbestos ready roofing, "E" brand
two and three-ply ready roofing, Neponset
red rope roofing, insulating wood deadening
| felt, blue corrugated carpet lining. Norwich
| carpet lining. sheet zinc and copper, slaters'
! copper. galvanized and tin nails, and roofing
nails, tin, blanks and shells, elastic cement,
asbestos cement, pitch and tar. This long
| list of goods will give good idea Of the ex-
tensiveness of Mr.. Deslaurers' enterprise and
the direction in which it extends.
The major portion Of the schooihouses in
both Providence and Pawtucket, exhibit
| the fine work accomplished by this
house in the roofing line. which in itself Is
| rather conclusive evidence that 1t has been
attended to properly.
One of the leading specialties and one
which has established an enviable reputation
| is the one ply "Cyclone sheathing, which Il
seven times stronger than ordinary felt, being
| in fact the best skaters felt in the world.
| This article IS put up In oVo square rect 70
| each roll, which are 80 inches wide, and now
being sold at .25 per roll.
The business record Of this house Is one o1
| which Mr.. Deslauriers may we'll feel proud
| Only the most reliable goods are handled and
the long experience and practical knowledge
| Of all the details of the business possessed by
him, enables the patrons to secure the best
| goods Ia these various lines at the lowe 8
possible prices. Estimates are readily fur
nished and full information given upor
application and both time and money will
certainly be saved in all cases.