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Roofing Magic: Transformation of Historic Roof with Modern Materials

As the new owners of a 137-year old home in Mt. Airy, Pa., the Nasratullah family knew the original terra cotta roof had to go. They hesitated, not wanting to give up the historic look of the roof, but it was in bad shape. That’s when they learned about synthetic roofing materials.

“A very good friend has composite roofing tiles installed at his home and he highly recommended his roofer and the product,” says Ahsan Nasratullah. “We selected the Sonora blend of terracotta and clay colors to replicate the original tiles that were still on the roof.”

Replacing the old roof tiles took time and patience. The original tile roofing had to be stripped down and disposed of and the entire project took nine months to complete.

“After handling the countless issues with the roof structure itself, installing the DaVinci Roofscapes synthetic slate tile was a breeze,” says Rich Bennett with Bennett Construction. “Our team was able to tackle all these challenges and bring the home back to its former glory. This home now represents the perfect combination of old world construction and modern materials.”

For more information on synthetic slate shingles, see Choosing Polymer Slate Tiles Over Real Slate Roofing Shingles.