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What was the most common type of metal roofing used in the early 1900’s? I have 2 houses that have slate roofs that are failing beyond repair. The cost is too great to remove and put slate back so I am trying to look into metal roofs to appease the historic commission as well as my pocket book. I know very little about this. Was 5v crimp used in the early 1900’s when did standing seam come into play? I am trying to make a case for a metal roof and need to know the most likely kind of roof used that would be the most affordable... Thanks for any info….
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3/17/2008
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The metal roofing at that point would have been a handp-formed thin rib standing seam in all likelihood. There were also some metal shingles back then as well as some flat lock products. I am not quite sure when 5V came on these scene. It has been around a long time but perhaps not quite that long. Todd Miller
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3/18/2008
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