Black stamped shingle roof Black shingle roof in Carolina mountains The black stamped shingle design over the Windover Inn in Waynesville, NC, possesses a design rarely seen. In fact, for about ten years I only noted the Imperial design approximately … Continue reading
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Black antique embossed tin shingles Victorian mansion near NC state line with restored black shingles The family in this mansion near the NC state line opened the first policy of Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company of Tennessee….and the family continues that … Continue reading
Modern metal roof flakes Flaking on modern metal roof 1990s standing seam metal roof that flakesDid you install a standing seam roof in the 1990s? Does the paint flak no matter what has been done since? The problem is an … Continue reading
1870s stamped shingle roof Replacing damaged metal shinglesThis roof had been damaged by hail and 1. some shingles replaced by new reproductions2. some shingles have been repaired3. some shingles have required only primer and coating. Can you spot the different … Continue reading
Repair tin shingles Repair of tin shingles dating to 1870s In rural South Carolina, a rare design on the tin shingles illustrate several restoration steps. See more photos and comments on this tin shingles repaired project in the rural countryside. … Continue reading
Grey metal roof paint Same grey coating: different year In Mt. Holly, NJ, we applied a grey acrylic to this home in 2010 as a tin roofing repair. Now one year later, we revisited for minor touchup work. As you … Continue reading
Red metal shingles: Antique sizes from 1870s Red metal shingles in two sizes from 1870s For any old house owner, this embossed red metal shingle style is truly an antique. Usually dating from the 1870s, most roofs of this design … Continue reading
Do you keep the existing metal roof? Or replace with new metal panels? Or install asphalt shingles? Pricing for new metal panels or asphalt shingles is readily available from local roofers. For a maintenance coating (means few leaks or extra … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
Tin roof colors: important decision Restoration Green option Bronze tint option Color is the most important decision in preserving a vintage metal roof. After the bill is paid and the leaks are halted, everyday you will see the tint you … Continue reading