A roof or architectural wall panel is often the first detail people notice. Make sure yours reflects exceptional craftsmanship, long-lasting durability, and features a beautiful design that enhances the overall value of your building.
In addition to keeping out the elements, a properly installed roof adds stability to a structure. For historic buildings, a roof imparts one of the most recognizable elements in establishing its architectural character. But no matter how beautiful the style, without diligent roof maintenance and care, a damaged roof will permit the accelerated deterioration of historic building materials and structure. Repairing a damaged roof should always be a priority because as damage escalates, so will costs, and repair can escalate to replacement. We can also produce flashing, downspouts, and other roof accessories. Heather & Little offer services that can help whatever the need, for commercial, industrial, institutional, public structures or private estates.
Starting in the 19th century, metal roofing became increasingly popular in the USA & Canada. The invention of galvanized sheet metal in the 1830s revolutionized the use of metal because it protected it from corrosion.
Heather & Little specializes in the fabrication and installation of sheet metal roofs, including:
Materials used include:
Our work can be found on some of the most prestigious public buildings in the USA & Canada, as well as luxury homes.
Prior to the 19th century, lead was commonly used in roofing alongside copper. Lead is popular for its versatility and malleability.
Heather & Little is an expert in:
All metal roofs are extremely durable. Metal roof shingles offer enormous aesthetic diversity and were enthusiastically embraced by the Victorian era.
When introduced, metal shingles offered significant benefits, including:
Heather & Little:
Heather & Little fabricate a variety of metal tiles that combine:
Material options include:
Cedar shakes and tiles are:
Shakes are most often ideal for:
Heather & Little provides expert installation and maintenance of cedar roofs in Canada.
Cedar shakes and tiles are:
Shakes are most often ideal for:
Architectural metal wall panels offer durable, elegant options to enhance the aesthetic of a building.
Heather & Little fabricates and installs panels for:
Contemporary upscale single-family homes
After investing in a spectacular roof, complete the job with a custom-crafted rain management solution.
Heather & Little will:
Materials include:
Downspouts (also known as leaders) can be:
Heather & Little reproduced the original Spanish-style decorative sheet metal tiles that once adorned the building’s roof using 20-ounce copper. We also created finials, conical cupola roofing tiles, and all the ridge, hip and valley tiles that were required to complete this project which was ready in time for the 100 year celebration of the historic building.
When Heather & Little began this project, it had been over 30 years since the roof had last been worked on, and it was in need of extensive repair. Over the course of the next six years the roof was almost completely replaced. All of the original decorative copper was removed from the building before any restorative work could take place. New copper dormers, cornice. finials, copper cresting were reproduced to ensure a perfect aesthetic design.
If you are looking for a second opinion on your project or have a particularly complex issue that needs a fresh eye, such as historic building restoration, we’re here to help. Tackling tricky restoration projects is our specialty, and we welcome the opportunity to provide consulting services. We apply a keen attention to detail to all our commissions.
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