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Tin metal roofing represents an heirloom from our American heritage. Whatever your style-- standing seam panels, embossed tin shingles, copper sheets--these metal roofs remind us of our past.
A notable founding father, Thomas Jefferson, is credited with influencing the early use of metal roofing. Due to the durability of the panels, more roofing metal due to the industrial revolution, and improved transportation, metal roofs established a strong hold on the home building field. Then came World War II, inexpensive asphalt-based shingles, and increasing manpower wages--all which ended tin metal roofing's reign.
Today, when the existing metal roof rusts and starts to leak, owners of vintage homes face a decision--
Most owners would prefer to save a visible tin roof. There are four excellent reasons:
1. An old "tin" roof is usually a strong statement that "This residence belongs to someone who wants to save our heritage." Beginning in the 1990s, the release of modern coating materials improved this possibility. These modern coatings do not flake, last over ten years, and weatherproof against leaks. Plus these coatings are available in most colors.
2. Almost without exception, owners of tin roofing enjoy the sound of rain drops striking the roof panels.
3. Vintage metal roof owners tend to be aware of the importance of conserving our earth's resources. Indeed, this awareness has caused a resurgence of metal roofing because these old roofs are maintainable, reducing unwanted landfill deposits of old asphalt shingles. Vintage tin roof owners contribute to this renewable spirit by keeping a maintainable structure.
4. Finally the reasonable expense of maintaining a 100 year old roof compares favorably to new asphalt shingles and modern metal panels.
For the above reasons, tin roof owners are seeking and finding solutions to weatherproof older panels, protect the old metal integrity and improve the appearance of their residences. If the coating on the top side of the panels/shingles is maintained, then that roof will probably outlast the present tin metal roof owner....and his/her children.
Pictured below are projects from 2008, each with its own story; each with an owner who appreciates the vintage look. (As time permits, each photo will lead to a new page about something new on this niche called tin roofing)
 Waynesville, NC ..................................................  Yanceyville, NC ..................................................  Mount Holly, NJ ..................................................  Newtown Square, PA ..................................................  Malvern, PA ..................................................  Arlington, VA .................................................. |
 Harmony, MD ..................................................  Mount Holly, NJ ..................................................  Mount Harmony, MD ..................................................  Philadelphia, PA ..................................................  Philadelphia, PA ..................................................  Addison, PA .................................................. |
If you are seeking an experienced company to offer an estimate to preserve your existing roof, one of us would be delighted to visit your residence, discuss the alternatives available and, if requested, submit a quote for restoring your tin roofs. Click here for a map of our geographical work area.
Beyond information about our contracting services, this site is designed for individuals interested in tin roofs. All pictures are from Roof Menders projects. For more details about this company, go to "About Us" page. Just call 610-941-1051 with your questions, or peruse our tin roofing blog for tidbits about the tin roofing world.