Roofing Company Blog: Case Study

We've all seen it - that annoying gap between the fascia board and the bottom of the roof deck that leaves a vulnerable entry point for roof rats, birds, squirrels, and all kinds of other unwelcome critters to make their way into your home.

Historical Smithfield includes remarkable residential structures still standing from centuries past. This multi-colored home constructed with a prominently placed scalloped cedar shingled turret, was originally built in the 1800’s with a terne tin metal roof.

There are several neighborhoods in the Hampton Roads area with beautiful historical Buckingham slate roofs. Colonial Place Riverview, Ghent, and Larchmont in Norfolk, Virginia are a few of them.

The Pinnacle Living (formerly Virginia United Methodist) historic Lydia Roper Home in Norfolk, Virginia was built in 1921 in honor of the late Lydia Roper for her dedicated service to ladies widowed by the Civil War.

What started as a grand construction idea after a fire broke out in this beautiful Victorian Home in the Hampton Historical District, turned into an elaborate and breathtaking restoration, bringing back much of it’s original structure built in 1902.

The following case study is another example of how Americans spend a fortune on disposable roofing (asphalt shingles) instead of permanent roofing like much of the rest of the world. Mrs. B in Hampton, Virginia lives in a home built in 1938 by her in-laws.