Sheet metal shingles became available in USA & Canada in the 1870s and immediately presented an elegant solution for Victorian roofs. Made of sheet metal cut into shingles, often embossed or stamped with patterns such as chevrons, metal roof shingles were fireproof (important for urban buildings) , weighed a fraction of a clay or lead roof, and lasted far longer than wooden shingles. In close to a century of metal work experience we have amassed a catalog of historic metal roof shingles from classic styles to more unique designs. Our shingles are fabricated in a variety of materials including copper, lead-coated copper, stainless steel, galvanized, galvalume, zinc, Corten, wood grain, and pre-painted steel and other custom metals for historical roofs. And if there’s something special you need, we are experts at working from samples, photographs or drawings of historic metal roof shingles.
Interested in ordering from one of our custom sheet metal roofing shingle dies? Browse through the samples of shingles that are available in the catalog below or contact Heather & Little to ask us about your own sheet metal shingle project.
Heather & Little can offer you one of the best selections of sheet metal shingles in the roofing industry. We use the best of modern technology to deliver an authentic vintage aesthetic for historic metal roof shingles. From city halls to government buildings, universities to heritage estates, low-maintenance H&L shingles will keep up appearances without constant upkeep.
And if you are looking for a second opinion on your project or have a particularly complex issue that needs a fresh eye, we’re here for that too. Tackling tricky challenges in historic building restoration is our specialty, and we welcome the opportunity to provide, and we welcome the opportunity to provide consulting advice, with the same exacting attention to detail we bring to all our commissions.
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