CB started his roof craft within his family’s 3rd generation natural slate roofing business at the age of 12 on the ground level. Within months he was working at roof level on unique slate roofing systems in his hometown of Slatington, PA. While developing his skills as a slate roof craftsman and coppersmith he was progressing quickly with his quality and understanding of complex roofing systems. At 22 years of age and 10 years of ‘’On the roof experience’’ CB was considered a superior craftsman and competent organizer by his peers, as the family business was growing CB provided labor force with many of his closest friends while organizing the production of large scale projects throughout the Slate Belt area on the abundant historical churches and universities.
Slate and architectural copper smith roofing applications was CB’s passion, but he also mastered additional roofing applications such as architectural sheet metal, clay and concrete tile, premium cedar shakes and shingles, asphalt shingles and low slope membrane. After working on the rooftop for 26 years and mastering complex roofing applications CB decided to take on a new challenge and started specification writing, estimating and business development with clients in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York areas. CB developed valued relationships throughout his lifelong passion for the roofing industry. He is respected by his peers for his professionalism, knowledge of the roof craft, organizational skills and his passion to provide quality.