History of Roofing
History of Roofing - American Asphalt Shingles
In the 1930s there was an asphalt shingle and roofing manufacturer in East Saint Louis called Old American. It was a division of American Asphalt of Kansas City. In those years it was common to make shingles using rags. Yes, common rags were shredded and chopped into small pieces then blown ...
Cedar Shingle Roofs - A Little History
Wood shingles have been used for over a hundred years to protect the homes across America. The plentiful supply of forest in our country has made wood roofs very popular as a roofing covering. Over the years our American history is full of old mills that would make shingles and shakes ...
AskARoofer What is it? Tool #8
What is it? This is a tool I purchased a few years ago off eBay and was listed as a shingle gauge. Me being interested in older roofing related tools, I bought it. Once I received in the mail, I tried to figure out what it was and how it was ...
What is a Slate Roof?
Slate roofs are one of the longest-lasting roofs you could have and are found all over the world. It is not uncommon to see these rock roofs last 100-200 years I recently had this photo sent to me from Scotland. These beautifully aged stone roofs can be found on a ...
AskARoofer - What is it? Another Interesting Tool!
What is this roofing tool used for? I have used this tool for many years in the roofing trade. I here recently resurfaced one { not shown } and I am getting it out to temper it and thought this would be a good challenge for you folks. So what do ...
AskARoofer - What is it? #3
What is it? Here is a _____?_____. It is made if oak and a metal plate. It has three dowel stoppers and hinging wood elbows. It is still a durable tool and could be used today. Many roofers use a form of this tool every day. Do you know what this ...
AskARoofer - What is it?
AskARoofer’s What is it? Here is a ____________. It is made of steel. It about 37 inches in total length. The 13-inch handle is made of wood. It is a very durable tool and still could be used in the roofing trade. Do you know what this is? Leave a ...
AskARoofer - What is it? Can You Identify This Tool?
What is it? Here is a ____________. It is made of sheet metal. It has a spring-loaded driver on the top right. The box has three troughs that go into a magazine. It was made in Minnesota with a patent date of Jan 26, 94. Very durable tool and still works. ...
