Classic colonial homes range from the simple streamlined designs of Postmedieval English homes to the complexities and stately columns of Early Classic Revival. In between these two bookend styles, the characteristics that define colonial homes include a range of roof styles and roofing materials.
Architectural styles in San Diego, California range from Victorian to Midcentury Modern, and many of the prevailing styles can be traced back to the Spanish colonization of the region, beginning in the mid-1700s and ending in 1821.
If your Oregon home needs a new roof, you may be wondering how much you should expect to pay for the roofing material and installation. As you may know, the cost of a new roof depends on numerous factors.
Canada is known for its northern climate and is often thought to be quite cold and snowy, but the climate can vary throughout the different regions. In the northern part of the country, very cold winters give way to short and cold summers whereas the central southern portion sees cold winters and hot summers.
New England style homes were born in the early days of the American colonies. Religious dissenters coming from England began establishing homes that, initially, were little more than wood shacks. As time went on, they brought architectural elements from their previous country and blended them with new materials and a building style that was their own.
Cedar shakes can be found nearly everywhere. Let’s take a look at these 13 cedar shake house design ideas to inspire you for your next project.
Natural cedar shake siding has been a tradition for many years because it creates a beautiful coastal look like those often found in New England and Scandinavian homes. However, the beauty of the wood and natural weathered look that it creates also comes with a host of problems from mold and mildew to the high cost of installation of material with a low fire resistance.
Slate roofing is a premium roofing material that looks beautiful and is one of the most durable materials on the market.
Natural roofing materials are beautiful and lend value and curb appeal to every home. They are in a class of their own when it comes to style, durability and installation requirements.
