Historic Sheet Metal Roofing Shingles

Sheet metal shingles became available in North America 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, it was 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 catalogue of historic 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.