Metal roofing has been used for centuries to shed water off homes and buildings.
Historic preservation for metal roofing.
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Before any repair work is performed the historic value of the materials used on the roof should be understood.
Of nevada mo was an early producer of the product and still makes two simple versions of the metal roof tiles.
In the system that allows a building to work as a shelter the roof sheds the rain shades from the sun and buffers the weather.
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Roofing for historic buildings a weather tight roof is basic in the preservation of a structure regardless of its age size or design.
The historic design guidelines encourage property owners to return their buildings to metal roofs where there is historic precedent.
We provide consultation with expertise in restoration new residential and commercial construction maintenance repair.
However without proper attention to detail standing seam metal roofs can take on a very industrial appearance.
Metal was laid on bay windows porch roofs and other semi flat roofs.
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Stamped sheet metal roof tiles made to simulate clay tile were popular in the early 20th century.