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BRONZE METAL SHINGLES.—We believe we are the first to offer Bronze Metal
Shingles to the World; certainly the first to manufacture them in the
United States. No other metal known for house covering is their equal,
not excepting copper, which in its pure state is rather soft and pliable,
unless of a weight to practically exclude its use.
Bronze Metal is hard, rigid and sufficiently ductile to make the most
serviceable roofing material for public and first-class private buildings
in the world. Any house designed to exist as a memorial of man’s sagacity
and thrift should be covered with these shingles. They are as enduring as
marble; they will wear for any length of time.
We make them in three sizes—7 by 10, 10 by 14, and Queen Anne style.
Prices furnished upon application.
THE NATIONAL SHEET METAL ROOFING CO.,
Office, 510 to 520 East 20th Street, New York City.
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[Illustration: _Design_ F.—_Side Elevation._
Roof to be covered with 10 × 14 No. 1 Standard Tin Shingles; gables with
7 × 10, same quality; and porches with Broad-Rib Tin Roofing. Use attic
ventilators and lights (see page 73) on main roof.]
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LITITZ, PA., February 27th, 1885.
Dear Sirs:—I was the first man in this town to cover my new
house, built last summer, with Walter’s Patent Charcoal Tin
Shingles, and will say that they have given, thus far, entire
satisfaction. They are not only ornamental but durable, and
since my roof has introduced them in our town, a great many
have been put on, all giving satisfaction. I am sure that this
is the material for roofing houses in the future. They are
better than any other roof now in use, and will take the place
of wood shingles, which are getting scarce, and also of slate
roofs, which are broken by storms. Mine has stood the test
of the severest storms, during the summer and winter, known
here for many years, and has proven itself what you claim it
is—absolutely wind, rain and storm-proof.
JOHNSON MILLER, Secretary.
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[Illustration: _First Floor._ _Second Floor._
_Design_ F.—(_Elevations, pages 31 and 32._)]
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CEDAR BLUFF, ALA., February 20th, 1888.
Gentlemen:—Enclosed find exchange for one hundred and forty and
50/100 dollars to cover bill roofing.
I am delighted with the Walter’s shingle, and the universal
verdict of all who have seen my roof is that it is a perfect
beauty. You will hear from me again, and you may expect other
orders from this place.
Yours truly,