Early design: embossed tin shingle in North Carolina

Newton-Conover, NC, home with antique design of shingles
Early design in antique shingle design

This 1878 tin shingle roof with an early designed has been treated with primer and a single coat of light grey acrylic.  A second coat will be applied.

This style of shingle is rare.  On this home in Newton, NC, the new owners are taking steps to preserve the historical features of the structure.  Their selection of light grey is a traditional choice.

Two long-time neighbors have commented that the roof has never “looked so good”

Rusting early design antique shingle roof
Before project appearance

Example of early architecture during embossed tin shingle era
Peaked roof, small porch-example of early home with tin shingles
applied by Roof Menders, Inc, of Conshohocken, PA
610-941-1051
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(In PA, R.Menders Inc )
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