Historic Willistown Estate Cedar Shake & Custom Copper RoofAnother example of a historically accurate residential roof replacement on this Willistown estate, blending traditional installation methods with premium architectural materials.
Technical Material & Installation Specifications:
Premium Wood Roofing: Installed Waldun Brand A-1 Heavy Rough-Sawn Cedar Shakes. To ensure historic accuracy and proper wood ventilation, the shakes were laid over a traditional open lath system.
Underlayment System: Integrated a high-performance 30lb course asphalt underlayment layer to establish a durable vapor barrier and moisture protection.
Custom Metalwork & Drainage: Fabricated and installed custom 16oz copper-clad pole gutters featuring hand-crafted, finish-soldered copper eave pipes.
Structural Transitions: All components were tied directly into the estate’s existing standing seam metal sections using traditional 1/2-inch hand-soldered lock seams to guarantee a completely watertight seal.
