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1 Matterhorn Inspired by nature, forged by steel

Many examples of early slate roofs have survived in France, England, and Wales.

2 The Story of Slate Slate, a type of metamorphic rock, has been quarried for centuries for use as a roofing material. It s not clear when people first realized that natural slate, due to its parallel layers, could be quarried and then split and trimmed into flat, uniform shapes and then drilled and affixed to a roof. Many examples of early slate roofs have survived in France, England, and Wales. One of the earliest remaining examples of a slate roof, on the Saxon Chapel Stratford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, was built during the 8th century. (National Slate Association, 1977). For hundreds of years, slate roofs were limited to geographic regions where the material could be quarried. Slate became more commonly used as a roofing material in Europe around 1850, due in part to improvements in the transportation system, which allowed slate to be more accessible to builders farther from quarrying areas. In the Americas, archaeological evidence shows that slate was used in roofing as early as the mid-17th century in colonial Jamestown. The earliest examples of slate in the Americas were most likely imported from Wales, and due to the expense, slate roofing was rarely employed. (Sweetser, 1978) Slate became more popular in roofing when the first quarries were established in the United States, as early as the 1730s near the Maryland/Pennsylvania border, and later in Virginia and Georgia. (National Slate Association, 1977) However, the use of slate was still limited until the mid-19th century due to the expense of transporting it. Once the nation s railway and canal infrastructure was established, slate s increased availability made the choice of slate feasible for more builders distant from slate quarries. At about the same time, the introduction of architectural style books in the United States launched an interest in period architectural styles such as Queen Anne, Second Empire, Gothic Revival, all of which featured slate roofs. (Levine, 1992)

Slate s history and tradition as a roofing material make it a natural choice for stone cottages and homes.

3 Versatile slate roofing is now used with many exteriors natural wood shake siding, clapboard, brick, and more. A number of shades of slate are particularly complementary to stone such as limestone or river rock. Slate s history and tradition as a roofing material make it a natural choice for stone cottages and homes. A solid slate roof atop a country cottage suggests venerable homes that still stand across Europe today; from the tiny hamlets of Ireland to the remote, rugged fjords of Norway. Some historical home styles that remain popular among builders today, such as Tudor Revival, French Manor, and Colonial Revival, often are roofed with slate, in keeping with the original home styles. Slate has also long been used on historical styles that feature Gothic and mansard roofs and turrets, and is now used on modern home designs that incorporate such traditional features. The Many Moods of Slate Just as there are many different hues of slate, there are also many moods. Primarily, slate conveys permanence; prosperity; charm. And temperature, from cool to warm, as well as style, from traditional to modern. With its appearance as a metamorphic rock, slate imparts the stability of a solid covering meant to withstand the test of time. The historic association with slate recalls a time when homes were built to withstand generations. On a simple stone cottage or a wood-sided home surrounded with lush greenery, slate evokes the casual old world charm of a centuries-old cottage. On larger brick, stone, or stucco homes, slate can convey stately elegance and formidability of European manor homes, which were roofed with quiet displays of the most luxurious and challenging materials available for the purpose. Slate recalls the authority and stature associated with the Gothic flying buttresses of Ivy League campuses. In most cases slate reads as cool, heavy, and substantial; although natural hues of slate can range from warm to cool. The basic colors of natural slate include black, blue black, grey, blue grey, purple, green, purple-green, and red, depending on the mineral composition of the rock. In some situations, a combination of these colors is used, or variations in shade, to achieve a more interesting effect. The look of a slate roof is by no means ordinary, which makes it a striking design feature of any home. Incorporated into new home construction, slate can provide a modern take on traditional features, and can lend subtlety to modern designs. Panel shown in Matterhorn Colbalt Our inspiration Our design

The Beauty and Design of Matterhorn Metal Slate Rolled Edge Engineered to hide the overlap, provide better water protection and dive into our splits and gates.

4 The Beauty and Design of Matterhorn Metal Slate Rolled Edge Engineered to hide the overlap, provide better water protection and dive into our splits and gates. Blend Undercutting of vertical cracks and splits blend the overlap from panel to panel. Undercut Feature EC 2 Clip Matterhorn s high wind rating is thanks to the only four point locking system secured with a patent pending concealed clip. Water Channel Specialized chiseled trough is at maximum height to allow constant water movement away from the roof deck. Embossed Finish Irregular embossed finish to bring to life the true textures found in real slate. Tri-Pigment Reflective Technology Featuring a Kynar 500 and ENERGY STAR rated Cool Roof Technology. Each of Matterhorn Slate s five colors are trademarked and the design of our panel is patent pending. Panel shown in Mountain Sage Chiseled Unique chiseling and authentic cracking for slate, splitting and chips on slate for realistic resemblance.

5 Matterhorn ENERGY STAR Tri-Pigment Reflective Technology Matterhorn roofs reflect more than 70% TRI-PIGMENT REFLECTIVE TECHNOLOGY of solar heat Asphalt Shingles Trap Heat Metal Roofs Reflect Solar Energy Sustainable Material Urban Heat Island Effect How Cool Roof Technology Works Key to steel s sustainability is the fact that it has an unlimited lifespan and unlimited potential for recyclability. Steel can be recycled repeatedly with no loss of performance. Owing to its easy recyclability and value as a metal, steel is the most recycled material in the world. More steel is recycled annually in the United States than paper, plastic, aluminum, and glass combined. The widespread use of dark building materials and dark pavement can create a microclimate in urban areas, raising the ambient temperature up to 12 F. Due to its high reflectance and low surface temperatures, a Matterhorn Metal Roof can lower urban air temperatures, reducing the urban heat island effect and benefiting the environment by reducing smog formation. Matterhorn s Tri-Pigment Reflective Technology turns a normal metal roof into one that can reflect more than 70% of solar heat - dramatically reducing your home s total energy costs and carbon footprint. By comparison, asphalt shingles, with a low level of reflectance, absorb solar radiation and emit it into your living space.

Matterhorn Metal Roofing Slate Color: Matterhorn Brownstone Our Inspiration: Brownstone is a fusion of muted purple

Our patent pending paint application replicates the look of naturally mottled slate.

With its appearance as a metamorphic rock, the look of Matterhorn Slate imparts the stability of a solid covering

6 Matterhorn Metal Roofing Slate Color: Matterhorn Brownstone Our Inspiration: Brownstone is a fusion of muted purple and green tones that meld together into a beautiful, dimensional brown tone. Our patent pending paint application replicates the look of naturally mottled slate. Homes with a neutral palette will come alive when paired with this stunning slate color. With its appearance as a metamorphic rock, the look of Matterhorn Slate imparts the stability of a solid covering meant to withstand the test of time. Mark Bredeweg Innovation Engineer Each Matterhorn color is copyrighted and every panel is patent pending. All colors shown are mechanically reproduced and may vary slightly from actual color.

Matterhorn Metal Roofing Slate Color: Matterhorn Colbalt Our Inspiration: A blue-tinted color is essential to any collection of slate

Historically blue slate was primarily seen on Colonial style and country cottage style homes.

7 Matterhorn Metal Roofing Slate Color: Matterhorn Colbalt Our Inspiration: A blue-tinted color is essential to any collection of slate roofing. Colbalt is reminiscent of the blue-black slate that s commonly referred to as Pennsylvania Gray. Historically blue slate was primarily seen on Colonial style and country cottage style homes. Today, Colbalt can beautifully accent all types of modern style homes from split-level ranch styles to more ornate Queen Anne and Georgian styles. On a simple stone cottage or a wood-sided home surrounded with lush greenery, slate evokes the casual old world charm of a centuries-old cottage. - Marc Spetoskey, Product Engineer Each Matterhorn color is copyrighted and every panel is patent pending. All colors shown are mechanically reproduced and may vary slightly from actual color.

Matterhorn Metal Roofing Slate Color: Matterhorn Castle Gray Our Inspiration: Our vision for Castle Gray was to engineer a medium slate color

In most cases slate reads as cool, heavy, and substantial; the hint of green adds a warm balance to this slate offering.

natural surroundings. Color and light provide definition for real slate.

8 Matterhorn Metal Roofing Slate Color: Matterhorn Castle Gray Our Inspiration: Our vision for Castle Gray was to engineer a medium slate color that also incorporates green undertones. In most cases slate reads as cool, heavy, and substantial; the hint of green adds a warm balance to this slate offering. Combine this neutral gray color with any number of contemporary siding and trim colors for a home that effortlessly blends and complements its natural surroundings. Color and light provide definition for real slate. Our paint application technique uses highlights to change the visual temperature of each panel, and takes advantage of the fact that color is relative. Brad Walbridge Product Engineer Each Matterhorn color is copyrighted and every panel is patent pending. All colors shown are mechanically reproduced and may vary slightly from actual color.

Matterhorn Metal Roofing Slate Color: Matterhorn Mountain Sage Our Inspiration: Mountain Sage reads as a pale gray green to

The versatility of a green slate roof is often overlooked for more traditional slate colors such as gray or blue.

contrasting reds or yellow-toned siding and trim colors for a more dramatic effect.

9 Matterhorn Metal Roofing Slate Color: Matterhorn Mountain Sage Our Inspiration: Mountain Sage reads as a pale gray green to medium forest green. The versatility of a green slate roof is often overlooked for more traditional slate colors such as gray or blue. Mountain Sage can be paired with a home featuring colors natural to its surroundings for an understated look, or with contrasting reds or yellow-toned siding and trim colors for a more dramatic effect. The look of a slate roof is by no means ordinary, which makes it a striking design feature of any home. - Mark Bredeweg, Innovation Engineer Each Matterhorn color is copyrighted and every panel is patent pending. All colors shown are mechanically reproduced and may vary slightly from actual color.

Incorporated into new home construction, this sleek color can add sophistication and can lend subtlety to modern designs.

10 Matterhorn Metal Roofing Slate Color: Matterhorn Storm Slate Our Inspiration: A cool, black slate panel is essential to any slate roofing line. Storm Slate embodies a very dark gray color that includes speckles of a muted purple. The dark strength of Storm Slate imparts the stability of a solid covering meant to withstand the test of time. Incorporated into new home construction, this sleek color can add sophistication and can lend subtlety to modern designs. Slate has also long been used on historical styles that feature Gothic and mansard roofs and turrets, and is now used on modern home designs that incorporate such traditional features. - Brad Walbridge, Product Engineer Each Matterhorn color is copyrighted and every panel is patent pending. All colors shown are mechanically reproduced and may vary slightly from actual color.

hail, come wind come snow, come rain, come hail, Snow & Ice Rating Fire Rating Hail Rating Wind Rating Excellent Fair Poor

11 Slate Without the Maintenance When all is said and done, the weather and love are the two elements about which one can never be sure. Alice Hoffman Panels shown in Matterhorn Castle Gray ome snow, come rain, come hail, come wind come snow, come rain, come hail, come wind come snow, come rain, come hail, Snow & Ice Rating Fire Rating Hail Rating Wind Rating Excellent Fair Poor Class A Class B Class C Excellent Good Fair Poor 150 MPH 100 MPH 50 MPH = Matterhorn = Real Slate = Concrete Slate = Typical Asphalt

Side Wall Flashing D. Outer Gable E. Endwall Flashing Trim F.

12 Matterhorn Slate Components A F K D J I C E G B H Panel shown in Matterhorn Castle Gray A. Ridge Cap B. Valley Cap C. Side Wall Flashing D. Outer Gable E. Endwall Flashing Trim F. Inner Gable G. Weep Trim H. Valley Closure I. W-Valley J. Drip Edge K. EC 2 Clip

Quality Edge Headquarters 2712 Walkent Drive NW Walker, MI 49544 Quality Edge Georgia 5520 Export Blvd.

13 Quality Edge Headquarters 2712 Walkent Drive NW Walker, MI Quality Edge Georgia 5520 Export Blvd. Garden City, GA Quality Edge Texas th Street Arlington, TX qualityedge.com matterhornmetalroofing.com Back Cover Image: Mountain Sage MMRSLATEBROCH 07/14

Nature s inspiration truly makes it home. The unique textures,

Gracious Style Natural Appeal Limestone Chisel Gray Ledgestone Sienna Fieldstone Allegheny Nature s inspiration truly makes it home. The unique textures, subtle hues and unforgettable character found