A new roof for the old house
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I decided to go with a Decra stone coated steel roof, so I will never have to have the house re-roofed again. With the intense hot summers and the winds storms we now see, I feel that it is the best bet in the long run.
I decided to go with a Decra stone coated steel roof, so I will never have to have the house re-roofed again. With the intense hot summers and the winds storms we now see, I feel that it is the best bet in the long run.
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The original copper lightning rods, and copper cables could not be used on the steel roof, so I found a company that made reproduction rods, in aluminum. The cable was spliced under the roof line, with a special connector that is copper on one end, and aluminum on the other. The connectors are joined with stainless screws and washers.
The roof is what Decra calls Shake XD, and looks like wood shake.
The original copper lightning rods, and copper cables could not be used on the steel roof, so I found a company that made reproduction rods, in aluminum. The cable was spliced under the roof line, with a special connector that is copper on one end, and aluminum on the other. The connectors are joined with stainless screws and washers.
The roof is what Decra calls Shake XD, and looks like wood shake.
Beautiful house! I think the roof matches quite well.
Beautiful House
How I'd love to live in a house like that. Looks great inside, I'll bet.
Also nice to see there are records of the house from back in time. Its impressive the sort of workmanship that went into older houses, and to know they won't fall apart. Today, you're lucky if you don't buy a NEW house that is crack-free...
Thanks for posting this: Congratulations on deciding to put some money onto such a nice house.
How I'd love to live in a house like that. Looks great inside, I'll bet.
Also nice to see there are records of the house from back in time. Its impressive the sort of workmanship that went into older houses, and to know they won't fall apart. Today, you're lucky if you don't buy a NEW house that is crack-free...
Thanks for posting this: Congratulations on deciding to put some money onto such a nice house.
whirlcool
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Boy, that place looks nothing short of spectacular. Great job Rick!
I wasn't aware that you can get a metal roof with stone on it. Most all metal roofs down here look like a painted metal roof. But they do last a long, long time. When it rains can you still hear the sound of the rain hitting the roof? I love the sound of rain on metal roofs.
I wasn't aware that you can get a metal roof with stone on it. Most all metal roofs down here look like a painted metal roof. But they do last a long, long time. When it rains can you still hear the sound of the rain hitting the roof? I love the sound of rain on metal roofs.
polkanut
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Rick,
You should get a historic preservation award for all of the TLC you put into your beautiful home. You definitely have a right to be proud. Job well done my friend!
You should get a historic preservation award for all of the TLC you put into your beautiful home. You definitely have a right to be proud. Job well done my friend!
My roof and trim was replaced this time last year-so much better!
Another fantastic job, Rick!
westingman123
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Wow
That roof is the perfect complement to your home. Lovely.
That roof is the perfect complement to your home. Lovely.
Wow, wow, and wow! That's a beautiful house, Rick. It's great that you have vintage photos of it, too.
Look's great Rick......and a beautiful home as well.....
haven't seen you for a while, glad you still with us.....
stay well
M
haven't seen you for a while, glad you still with us.....
stay well
M
