Historic Preservation For Metal Roofing

Of nevada mo was an early producer of the product and still makes two simple versions of the metal roof tiles.

Historic preservation for metal roofing.

Roofing for historic buildings a weather tight roof is basic in the preservation of a structure regardless of its age size or design. Then a complete internal and external inspection of the roof should be planned to determine all the causes of failure and to identify the alternatives for repair or replacement of the roofing. Metal was laid on bay windows porch roofs and other semi flat roofs. Historic roofing company inc.

Metal was also formed into ridge caps for wood shingled roofs and used to line built in box gutters. Whs historic preservation public history. Stamped sheet metal roof tiles made to simulate clay tile were popular in the early 20th century. Norman manufacturing co 1936.

Metal roofing has been used for centuries to shed water off homes and buildings. We provide consultation with expertise in restoration new residential and commercial construction maintenance repair. Before any repair work is performed the historic value of the materials used on the roof should be understood. The historic design guidelines encourage property owners to return their buildings to metal roofs where there is historic precedent.

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