Personally I would tell them to take their synthetic slate crap and stuff
it where the sun don't shine.  But that wouldn't be very scientific.  Ruth




At 4:37 PM -0800 12/30/05, Gabriel Orgrease wrote:
>Subject: French Quarter Historic Roofing Issues Conference Call
>
>You are receiving this message because you've been involved with NCPTT's
>Preservation Engineering Initiative. Please see below.
>Thanks,
>Andy
>
>NATIONAL EXPERTS SOUGHT FOR NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC ROOFING ISSUES CONFERENCE
>CALL
>
>In anticipation of numerous applications for new roofs after Katrina, the
>Vieux Carre (French Quarter) Commission will hold a special ad hoc meeting
>on Friday, January 6th, tentatively around noontime primarily to gather
>advice on the use of synthetic slate as a substitute roofing material for
>natural slate.  Of larger interest to the committee is the development of
>standards/guidelines for determining the appropriateness and durability of
>new synthetic roofing materials as they appear on the market or are
>introduced to new markets.
>
>The VCC greatly desires the participation of the following experts would
>join via conference call:
>-Materials science, to give guidance on the sales claims vs. real science
>issue.
>-Skilled preservation tradespeople.
>-Other related preservation professionals.
>
>Persons interested in joining, please email: [log in to unmask]
>
>We look forward to your participation.
>
>Sincerely,
>A.A. Krishnan
>Project Roof Aid
>On behalf of the Vieux Carre Commission
>
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