Historic Roofing
There’s something uniquely rewarding about bringing the past into the present. We restore aging roofs to look as though time never touched them—preserving the building’s original charm and character while enhancing durability for modern performance. Our team takes great pride in historic roof restoration, carefully matching original materials to maintain true authenticity. The result is a roof that is just as beautiful and functional as it was when first built. Explore our historic roofing process to see if we’re the right fit for your restoration project.
Our Historic Process
RESTORATION / REHABILITATION / REPLACEMENT:
We hold a deep respect for architectural history, paired with extensive expertise in every aspect of historic roof restoration. From sourcing original roofing materials to collaborating with leading preservation organizations, we are committed to protecting a building’s historic integrity. Before any work begins, our team conducts a thorough inspection of the roof to fully understand the historical significance of the materials and the underlying causes of failure. This careful approach ensures that every repair or replacement is thoughtfully executed, preserving the structure’s legacy for generations to come.
Projects:
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial (Hodgenville, KY)
Complete demolition of the existing roof, including concrete roof deck remediation. Installation of new modified bitumen roof and all necessary copper flashings.
Maggie L. Walker House and Historic Site (Richmond, VA)
Complete demolition of the existing roof on her residence including structural deck framing and replacement. Installation of a new TPO roof on the residence, slate roof repairs and metal roof repairs and coating on the remainder of the site buildings.
Zollinger House/Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity National Headquarters (Richmond, VA)
Removal and salvaging of the existing glazed clay roofing tiles. Partial wood deck replacement, installation of new underlayment, copper flashings and new copper gutters and downspouts along with the re-installation of the original tiles.
Rixey Court Condominiums (Richmond, VA)
Phase I included removal and salvaging of the existing clay tiles then replacing the existing underlayment, copper flashings and re-installing the original clay tiles. Phase II included replacement of the existing low-slope modified bitumen roof and installation of a new fully adhered EPDM roof system.
Photos of Historic Roofing
Achieve More
For over 90 years, Hertless Brothers has built a reputation in the roofing industry for providing its clients a higher quality of roofing service and solutions. Today, that history is honored with a continued focus on quality and excellence combined with even greater service capabilities and industry expertise. Whether commercial, residential, historical or eco, every roofing project at Hertless Brothers begins with our team doing a comprehensive evaluation of both project needs and client goals. This effort allows us to deliver roofing solutions that achieve more. Creating results that exceed expectations, both today and tomorrow.