Since 1859

We remove blocks from the ground by sawing, drilling, blasting and the use of heavy equipment and hand tools. We operate multiple ‘benches’ in several quarries and quarry for specific production requirements, not for inventory. This allows us to select block sizes and color ranges on a custom basis from certain beds in our quarries. And since our rock splits much better when fresh out of the earth, we waste less material. Our slate actually “freezes” and “dries out”, making splitting extremely difficult if not impossible. So, prior to splitting, we heat our blocks in the winter and keep them cool and damp in the summer.

For over 150 years, we have specialized in custom architectural stone. Our production process is a combination of technology and craftsmanship. After the stone is quarried, it is directed to one of several mills, each with its own production specialty, where we saw the stone to dimension with diamond-tipped saws, hand-split it to thickness, perform special labor items and carefully pack the finished product for transport. We intensively sort our work-in-progress at several stages of production. Our process is both labor and capital intensive. A true family business, we are especially proud that we have several second and third generation employees.

We enjoy working with architects. From initial conversations about a particular stone’s capabilities and limitations, to analyzing various installation methods, we strive to give designers the most accurate, complete information possible. We are proud that many architects cite Vermont Structural Slate Company as a key partner in their project.