Back to Basics
Restoring the original wood roof at James Madison's Montpelier required framing repair before period-style cypress shingles could be added to the hipped design.
Clay Roofing Tile: Tiling Up
What a designer needs to know when specifying clay roofing tile.
Clay Tile Roofs: Repair & Installation
A list of companies that either supply clay tile, install it, or do both.
Clay Tile Roofs: Repair & Replacement
A concise guide to fixing or replacing these old-time beauties.
Copper Roofing: Copper from Heaven
A case study on how an old city hall got a shiny new top.
Cupolas: The Crown Jewel
Period-style cupolas can be crowning glories.
Repair, Replace, Revive
A basic guide to restoring roofs made from different materials.
Roofing with a History
Slate and clay tile are historic, durable and sustainable roofing choices.
Selecting Snow Guards
Looking for suppliers of traditional-looking snow guards? You've come to the right place.
Slate Roof Repair & Installation
Slate is great, but try finding a contractor who works with it; try right here, in fact.
Traditional Blend
A sympathetic addition to a clubhouse in Atlanta features a tile roof that blends seamlessly with the original.
Updating with Copper
The 1889 Hotel Holmes in Westerville, OH, has a new copper oriel roof that was designed, fabricated and installed by The Durable Restoration Company.
Weathervanes, Finials & Cresting: Jewelry for the Roof
Traditional designers created stand-out roofs; these companies make the products they used to do it.
Wood Shingle Roofing
A primer on this most traditional of roofing materials.
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