Embossed Tin Shingles

Sometimes called Decorated Shingles, Stamped Shingles, or simply "Old Metal Shingles"

Tin shingles stamped with a design

New:  Williamsburg Blue project
New:  Blending old and new metal shingles

From the 1870s through the 1920s, this style of roofing was popular.  During this period, people favored flamboyant architectural statements as being fashionable. As a result, artistic designs imprinted into a metal sheet complimented this trend.    Fortunately for those who value our past heritage, some of these roofs still exist, often in good condition.  

If you are seeking help in maintaining your existing embossed tin roof, we can help. For years, customers have hired us to restore old metal roofing. This website illustrates some techniques and projects.

Virginia homestead south of Washington, D.C.

The new owners inherited an embossed tin shingle roof in good condition. By good condition, the owners had a gutter system that avoided damaging the shingles.  Plus the shingles still laid evenly across the roof. Rust was minimal.  The roof lines appeared straight.  Only one small modern addition marred the nearly perfect state of the shingles: a cable slightly bent a few shingles along an edge.   The only sign of passing time was the dull finish of the shingles. The owners decided to stay with a restoration green tint. For embossed tin shingle maintenance work, this roof can be classified as "an easy project".  

embossed tin shingle green embossed tin shingle
embossed tin shingle finished embossed tin shingle in Restoration Green

Topics of interest

On visits to embossed tin shingle homes, owners often raise the topics listed below. Each web page attempts to illustrate what other metal shingle owners have contributed to our rewarding experiences of working with embossed tin shingles. 

porch roof

Tin shingle designs

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porch roof

Porches with tin shingle homes

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porch roof

Tin shingle surface work

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covered tin roof

Tin shingles revealed and restored

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Berridge

Where to buy tin shingles

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damaged shingle surface

Asphalt covered tin shingles

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old tin roof

Williamsburg blue project

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old and new shingles

Blending old and new shingles

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Are you looking for a tin roof contractor?

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--photos, technical tidbits and history. These web pages are prepared by the same contractor that specializes in the restoration of these tin roofs.  She enjoys dabbling in website construction, therefore photos and articles are simply presented.   All pictures are from Roof Menders projects, the same contractor.  If you have questions, just call 610-941-1051 for a chat.



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