Historic Roof Types
In its massing, pitch, and material, a roof indicates house style.
Siding, Shingles & Roofing
A look at the different styles and materials for siding, shingles and roofing for old houses, including Clapboard, Dutch Lap, and novelty siding; wood, metal and tile roofing; roofing ornamentation, such as finials, weathervanes and chimney pots.
SEE ALSO: Conservatories, Gazebos & Sheds | Exterior Lighting | Exterior Painting | Garden Design | Porches | Remuddling | Windows, Doors & Shutters
Best Bets for Exterior Building Materials
New old house designers and architects reveal their top picks for authentic exterior building materials.
Horizontal Siding Guide
A survey of basic millwork patterns and their installation.
Decorative Shingling Ideas
By getting creative with your shingling you can add flare and character to your house.
Clapboard, Dutch Lap and Other Novelty Siding
Names of wood siding types varied over time and by region.
The Formal Facade Improved
Double entry doors restore elegance to a Brooklyn row house.
New Century for a Wright Roof
The complex repair required multiple solutions.
Stone Veneers for Old Houses
Stone veneers have become popular as a residential finish, appearing on fireplaces, chimneys, and foundations.
The Best Roofing Materials for Old Houses
The right roof can be your home's crowning architectural statement.
Traditional Trades: Timber Framing
A New England timber framer revives an old Massachusetts barn.
Traditional Trades: Historical Weathervanes
A passion for three-dimensional expression led one sculptor to become America’s premier weathervane maker.
Clay Tile Roofs 101
Tile roofs are defining features on many old houses. A little background can help keep yours looking good as new.
Shingle Patterns for Queen Anne Houses
One of the hallmarks of the Victorian era was a desire to be noticed. It's a theme that repeated itself on every aspect of home furnishings of the day. Furniture was dripping in ornament, hardware was intricately incised, and buildings were adorned with every manner of attention-grabbing detail—from gingerbread trim to stained glass windows to seductively turned porch rails. Even exterior walls vied for attention through rows of patterned shingles, a technique with the funny- and formal-sounding name imbrication.
The Art of Building Stone Walls
Dry-stacked stone walls offer beauty and borders in the new old garden.
Slate Roof Stand-Ins
A buyer's guide to man-made substitutes for natural stone.
Ornamenting the Roof
Add a decorative touch to your roof with finials and filigree, weathervanes, chimney pots, and fancy shapes.
Abatron
Manufacturer of adhesives, wood consolidants, and wood replacement compounds for structural and decorative restoration.
Woodcraft
Give a rustic look to your closet, bathroom door, kitchen cabinets, islands, bathroom vanity or entertainment center by adding a sliding door and attaching it with a HIGHPOINT® Barn Door Hardware Kit. Find tools, supplies and DIY advice at Woodcraft to complete your home improvement projects with style.
Vintage Doors
Vintage Doors' hand-crafted wood product line includes: screen doors, storm doors, Dutch doors, French doors, louver doors, pantry doors, interior doors, exterior doors, entrance units, three season porch enclosures, pet doors, arch top doors, round top doors, custom doors and more.
