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The proven durability of historic buildings is a function of the quality materials and craftsmanship used in their construction. Maintaining a sound exterior envelope is critical to preserving historic architecture. Highland Restoration, Inc. takes pride in furnishing wood shingle roofs, reproduction mouldings and other building elements critical to the longevity and integrity of historic buildings.
Shown below are several wood shingle roofs we have produced for early New England buildings. Notable is the 17th century residence first illustrated. This building was built mid-century and burned in 1675 during King Philip's War. It was rebuilt soon after on the undamaged foundation and chimney. At this time, the roof pitch was altered leaving a record of the original roof pitch in the form of flashing which may still be seen in the masonry. All roofs shown here are premium red cedar shingles.
Rebuilt c.1675 after having been burned during the hostilities of King Philip's War. |
This 18th century cape in North Stonington, Connecticut is shown in the process of a complete roof restoration, including chimney repair and flashing replacement. |
The new premium red cedar roof shingles and the new clapboards will age naturally together. |
The roof on this 18th century cape was long compromised, requiring extensive sheathing patching and replacement. |
Detail of the roof restoration. Note deflection in shingle lines, caused by two centuries plus of settling into the New England landscape. All structural issues were attended to, of course, as necessary. |
Detail view, the other way. Through the plastic wrapped around the chimney, we can make out the new lead flashing set into the chimney to counterflash the connection to the roof. |
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