Metal Roof On Dutch Colonial House

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Metal roof on dutch colonial house. We explain what is a colonial style house a term used frequently set out the 8 types of colonial houses with photo examples and then provide an extensive photo gallery showcasing many examples of colonial houses historical and new. Metal roofing supply is happy to announce we now provide siding. Metal is growing in popularity due to its high durability longevity and low maintenance requirements. A gambrel roof is often part of dutch colonial or dutch colonial revival homes.
It s unusual to see post wwii dutch colonial revivals though occasionally you may see a gambrel roof on a post war rambler. This is the ultimate article and photo gallery on colonial houses in the united states. Copper panels are also a great option but are more expensive and can cost up to 1 500 per square. I have a brick dutch colonial home with a typical gambrel roof.
Then the roofline angles in the form a steeper pitch. Now you can make not only your roof last with metal you can your siding last as well. With 18 colors of valspar paint coupled with 26 gauge metal your house is sure to stand strong against outside elements. Get free shipping on qualified metal roofing or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.
Steel can also be painted to match the style of the home. It was very popular through the 1920s but became rarer during the 1930s. Sep 15 2015 explore thom stanton s board gambrel roof and dutch colonial homes followed by 276 people on pinterest. In its massing pitch and in the material you choose to cover it the roof is a big indicator of house style.
Metal roofs such as steel panels offer a long service life and are extremely durable. If you have a true colonial era house say a new england georgian or a gambrel roofed dutch colonial revival or a shingle style house better stick with wood shingles or a close modern approximation. A gambrel roof is a gable roof with two pitches. The dutch colonial revival amityville horror house in amityville new york has a gambrel roof.
I m very interested in metal roofing as i need to replace my roof this year. There are also three doormers two in front and one on the back side of the house. Increase property value of your house by investing in metal siding. The front of the house has an extension with a steeply sloped roof.
Gambrel roofs are often called barn shaped because this roofing style is so often used on american. Georgian styles also make use of gambrels as do cabin country and farmhouse designs with a barn influence.