REPAIR VS REPLACE: TRADITIONAL ROOFING

REPAIR VS REPLACE: TRADITIONAL ROOFING

Repair or Replacement Guide to Wood, Slate, Tile and Asphalt Roofing Should I repair or replace my roof? This is one of the most common questions asked. The typical contractor will often recommend replacement along with an insurance claim. Below is a guide to follow...
Fieldnotes: Wood Roofing

Fieldnotes: Wood Roofing

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL ROOFING MATERIAL Wood roofs are some of the most beautiful roofing choices for homes and are an essential architectural detail of many American homes. Wood roofs can last over one hundred years with regular maintenance. When repairing a wood roof,...
Fieldnotes: Tile Roofing

Fieldnotes: Tile Roofing

DISTINCTIVE AND DECORATIVE TRADITIONAL TILE ROOFING MATERIAL Clay tiles are one of the most beautiful and unique traditional roofing materials because of their various shapes and colors. These features make a clay tile a character-defining detail of the property. The...
Historic Preservation Guide to Roofing

Historic Preservation Guide to Roofing

  Historic Preservation Guide To Roofing The general policy for roof repair and replacement in historic preservation districts is to retain the original roof shape, details, and roofing materials when possible. Guidelines can be broken up into three general areas,...
WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT A HISTORIC HOME ROOF?

WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT A HISTORIC HOME ROOF?

Most homes in Oklahoma City and Norman classified as historic were built between 1900 and 1930. These homes make up many unique architectural styles like the craftsman, prairie, mission, Spanish, Tudor, and many more. These styles and the period in which they are...
Fieldnotes: Slate Roofing

Fieldnotes: Slate Roofing

DURABLE AND TIMELESS ROOFING Slate roofing demonstrates the power of nature that formed it, the industry that shaped it, and the craftsmen that laid it on the roof! Because of the craftsmanship, environmental impact, and expense, all efforts must be made to repair...