Tin roof contractor for restoration work Vintage metal roofing Historic properties with old metal roofing Using tin roof paint on old tin roof If you are seeking a tin roof contractor in the mid-Atlantic states, such as Pennsylvania to the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Embossed tin shingle
Worn edging of stamped tin shingle project in process of restoration On this decorative tin shingle roof, the edges required capping . The grey is primer, the red is repair work. This project won an award from Durham, NC, for … Continue reading
Rust due to manufacturing problems These shingles in New Jersey are less than 20 years old. The pattern of rust strongly suggests that there was a manufacturing problem of some of the shingles. In my experience, this problem is rare. … Continue reading
Back side treated with “covehouse” custom acrylic Front side with new Berridge shingles The front tin shingles on this brick home in Herndon, VA, are new from Berridge Mfg; the back tin shingles are the 93-year-old tin shingles primed and coated … Continue reading
After five years, a single coat in the most vulnerable area is badly worn. This 2004 project is the subject of my webpage on tin roof shingles. The article on this page addresses a limited budget approach, asphalt covered shingles … Continue reading
Original finish in good condition on the backside of roof Older embossed tin shingles and standing seam panels were installed over slats that sit on beams. Sometimes there is only an inch or two between slats, or in this case, … Continue reading
How much?? What colors? and other frequent questions about restoring metal standing seam and embossed shingle roofing can be found on this link: Frequently asked questions about tin roofing For a quick-and-dirty estimate of pricing, using reputable services (like mine) … Continue reading
Terracotta tin roof in North Carolina Terracotta-tinted embossed shingle roof A Cortright design In the Virginia and Carolina mountain areas, this regional shingle design survives due to the care of owners who want to preserve old metal roofing. On this … Continue reading
Traditional red coating highlights roof in tree-studded lot Before this Mullica Hill, NJ, owner made changes, this home disappeared into the large, tree-filled lot, thereby obscuring the residence from view. Reason: the roof was dominated by the trees. With a Barn Red roof, her … Continue reading
New and old shingles on Maryland Church The new and old shingles are quite distinct in this photo of a church in Mt. Harmony, MD. But from a distance, the roof’s appearance is quite compatible. On three projects, mixing old … Continue reading