New trades focused publication in Hungary, A Bádogos magazine, profiled our company president, Erno Ovari in an article of their current issue. Erno, a native Hungarian, has an interesting story…
Zinc Roofing & Wall Cladding Shingles
Quality metal panels for roof and wall with a horizontal layout
Quite some time ago, we wrote about how, in Germany in particular, slates for roofs have historically never been installed horizontally, even though they are crafted with horizontal details and…
Custom pressed metal shingles for historic replications or new designs
Whether for an intricate wall cladding replacement on a rowhouse in Philadelphia, an elegant restoration roof in Savannah or an artistic building envelope application in Portland, we are your source…
Historically Compliant Asbestos Roof Shingle Replacement Options
As experts in metal roof historical reproduction and restoration, we are often approached with questions about appropriate ways to replace asbestos roofing materials. Our clients want to know everything from…
Zinc shingles for roof and wall
Zinc is a temperamental metal that requires a bit of know-how to install, but once armed with that information, you can make magic happen! One of the great things about…
Bronze for architectural envelope applications
In 5000 BC, arsenic was traded for tin as an additive to copper to create a newer, stronger alloy with innumerable applications. Back then, roofs and walls were made of…
Terne defined and why it makes sense for your next project
We are a supplier of historic terne material. Terne has been out of United States production for several years now leaving communities with historic architecture without any resources. Additional to…
Metal roof and wall options for buildings next to salt water
The more corrosive the environment, the harder it gets to find appropriate building solutions. If you live on the coast, you know this well. Answers seem also to be in…
Terne metal new and improved
Terne metal for roofing and cladding, coils and sheet, systems and accessories We’re excited to announce some changes in our terne metal options. From here on out, you’ll notice a…
Lead coated copper
Just like all artists, we have our preferred “paints and brushes” so to speak and reach for our favorites time and again. It’s not often we grab the lead coated…
Zinc Roofing & Wall Cladding Shingles