Ornamental Metal

Many of the historical buildings in this country were built in architectural periods where the aesthetics of the roof was an important element of the overall aesthetics. Though slate and metal roofs have much intrinsic beauty, patterns in the roof and ornamental elements such as finials, collector heads, decorative cornice, and other fancy metallic roof protrusions added another aspect of beauty to the exterior fabric. These items can also uniquely customize new roof installations.

	Holy Ghost Catholic Church, New Orleans, Louisiana		First Congregational Church of Akron, Akron, Ohio
	First United Methodist Church, Lancaster, Ohio		Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, Jackson, Mississippi
	In progress replication of ornamental copper window frame		Ornamental ridge and parapet
	Private Residence, Chicago, Illinois		Cox Building, Maysville, Kentucky Custom made ornamental cornice
	Olney Friends School, Barnesville, Ohio Lead-coated copper bell tower.		Fair Street Christian Church, Springfield, Ohio 10' tall copper ridge ornaments replicated for Fair Street Christian Church roof.

Gutter Systems

A well-designed and properly installed gutter system is a very important element of the roof. In particular, leaks in built-in gutters, such a box gutters, yankee gutters, pole gutters, etc. can cause extensive interior damage, and, if not properly repaired, may result in structural damage.

Properly built box gutters with pre-tinned, well soldered joints and well-scheduled control joints can last many decades with minimal maintenance. An improperly built gutter structure or poorly installed liner can fail within just a few freeze-thaw cycles. Thus this work done right is critical to the longterm water tightness of the exterior envelope.

Durable Slate also installs all types of hanging copper gutters from standard 16 ounce K style to custom heavy gauge gutters with bar stock supports that will with stand the harshest winters. We are able to replicate any fancy ornamental gutters, collector heads, and downspouts.

Other services

Though not part of our everyday work of traditional slate, clay tile, and metal roofing, Durable Slate employs artisans who are able to install just about any traditional roof system found in the world. This includes thatch roofs, green roofs, lead roofs, wood shake and shingle (certified LifePine installer), German-style slate roofs, French-style slate roofs, and sandstone roofs. We also apply our trades to indoor commercial settings.

	Northstar Cafe, Columbus, Ohio Slate wall interior		Grounds of Remembrance, Dublin, Ohio Covered structure in copper
	Private Residence, Columbus, Ohio Cedar shingle roof.		Pritchard House, Titusville, Florida New Life Pine Shingle roof. Durable Restoration rebuilt the porches and installed new wood siding.

When a project involves traditional trades besides roofing, our sister company, The Durable Restoration Company, is an award-winning national company that employs artisans in more than a dozen traditional trades.