Early owner of tin roofing In 1821, Thomas Jefferson wrote, “..it is the lightest, and most durable cover in the world. We know that it will last 100 years, and how much more we do not know” For photos of … Continue reading
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Early standing seam tin roofing panel with horizontal seams The earliest tin roofing came in sections of approximately 10″ x 14″. By the 1830s, the length of the sections had increased about twofold. As the years passed, the section lengths … Continue reading
Looks bad; isn’t really If you lived under this roof, would you save it? See photos of this Washington DC cottage for the homeowner’s decision and her results. There are four reasons to think about in deciding your best approach. … Continue reading
Old tin roofs Owners of homes with vintage metal roofs usually want to save their roofs. Click here for a tin roofing site with over 1000 photos applied by Roof Menders, Inc, of Conshohocken, PA610-941-1051Over 150 tin roofing mini-articles (c) … Continue reading
Wrong style of gutter for metal roofing An inexpensive gutter system attaches the straps to the edges of a metal roof. Over a period of time, this type of gutter system damages the metal roofing due to the straps installed … Continue reading
Tin roof contractor: how to find one “Unfortunately I am out of your service area However, I’m having a hard time finding a contractor in this area that is willing to work on my tin roof. Try these tips: 1. … Continue reading