tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post8421231416536066978..comments2023-12-12T15:37:25.876-05:00Comments on The Graeme Park Commonplace Book: A New RoofGraeme Parkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08151834009703256918noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-12271754701697305572012-11-13T07:57:37.408-05:002012-11-13T07:57:37.408-05:00I assume, the contractors are finished remodeling ...I assume, the contractors are finished remodeling your roof, Graeme. :) Your commenters were right. Cedar roof is a wise choice. Keep your newly remodeled roof free of debris to allow proper ventilation. Also, make sure that the gutters and downspouts are cleaned regularly.Son Lakhanihttp://www.crosbyroofingusa.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-25824503579615721562012-10-29T16:19:20.958-04:002012-10-29T16:19:20.958-04:00Well, that's one good reason, Graeme. Everythi...Well, that's one good reason, Graeme. Everything that Will mentioned about cedar roofs were correct. Most people choose cedar shingles because they repel bugs that create holes on the roof. Cedar shingles CANNOT be damaged by bugs. I guess, that explains your roof history. :)Joanne Barraganhttp://www.tedricksroofing.com/locations/tacoma-roofing/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-63266683001788302092012-10-22T10:24:18.476-04:002012-10-22T10:24:18.476-04:00Those were lovely shingles you have just installed...Those were lovely shingles you have just installed. Great choice! It complements the color of your wall. It seems to me that you have made inconspicuous changes on the facade. With that, you showed how you value your ancestors and their works. Kudos!Richard Boleshttp://www.istuetaroofing.com/roofing-contractors-miami-fl-services-products/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-28063181871874615702012-10-05T10:41:21.955-04:002012-10-05T10:41:21.955-04:00History is important to us. However, they say that...History is important to us. However, they say that the winners are the ones making history. It’s nice to see that you are preserving the house. By using the same materials the house has will make people see the house just as it’s built. People who will visit the house can feel for themselves how living there would be a great experience for them.Lue Madsonhttp://www.drytechroofingcompany.com/residential-roofing/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-75436742573995689812012-10-02T17:10:12.175-04:002012-10-02T17:10:12.175-04:00The cedar shingles look elegant! They give the hou...The cedar shingles look elegant! They give the house that historic ambiance. Just by looking at the photo, I can say that the Keith House is an important element of Pennsylvania’s history and culture. And of course, let’s not forget the functional value of these shingles. This is something that you can show to tourists and even locals! By the way, how’s the construction coming? I hope everything’s going smoothly. I can’t wait to see how it looks when it’s finished!Lenore Lunghttp://www.professionalroofingcontractors.com/locations/chattanooga-roofers/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-31627428121578863822012-09-29T09:45:55.450-04:002012-09-29T09:45:55.450-04:00Interesting about the weight. We chose wood shingl...Interesting about the weight. We chose wood shingles because that is what was on the house historically.Graeme Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151834009703256918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-81029197556204162662012-09-28T11:35:53.534-04:002012-09-28T11:35:53.534-04:00Replacing the existing oak shingles with cedar was...Replacing the existing oak shingles with cedar was a great choice! For me, cedar shingles really complements the structure that the Keith House has. I personally think that when people view that house from a distance, they would really admire it. I'm sure that the roof replacement turned out great!Cody Charleboishttp://www.arrowroofingandsiding.com/siding/vinyl-siding-columbus-ohio/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-46469349077347090942012-09-25T16:17:37.873-04:002012-09-25T16:17:37.873-04:00Good choice, Graeme. Cedar is one of the more exce...Good choice, Graeme. Cedar is one of the more excellent insulating materials. This type of roof reduces heating and cooling costs of one's house more efficiently than a metal or asphalt roof would. Moreover, cedar shingles also have a high resistance against strong winds, and what's more interesting is that they do not add excessive weight to the structure of the home. I once read on a magazine that some industries are trying to mimic the appearance of cedar with metal - not bad for an experiment. :)Will Peartinhttp://www.century-usa.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-18352184186527401842012-09-07T09:44:18.684-04:002012-09-07T09:44:18.684-04:00Thanks for checking in. They're still working ...Thanks for checking in. They're still working on the roof and I'll be updating the progress weekly. Should be a few more weeks before they finish.<br />Graeme Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151834009703256918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-13010072295076215952012-09-07T09:42:24.514-04:002012-09-07T09:42:24.514-04:00Hahah, if only we had air conditioning. The thick ...Hahah, if only we had air conditioning. The thick stone keeps things pretty cool anyway though.Graeme Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08151834009703256918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-68432115673168438122012-09-05T16:59:28.405-04:002012-09-05T16:59:28.405-04:00Is the replacement all done by now? I can see the ...Is the replacement all done by now? I can see the great progress you had, and I can foresee a great finish once the project is done. Choosing cedar for your roof is a brilliant decision as they are very durable, and highly resistant against UV and storm damages. It has very distinct features, and its visual appeal is magnificent as always. Even though I haven’t seen the complete replacement yet, I’d like to congratulate all of you for the success of this roof project.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mcroofing.com/about-roofing-roswell-atlanta-other-areas/" rel="nofollow">Sierra Nordgren</a>Sierrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12125528971237435258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-85396539089798595422012-09-05T11:46:05.893-04:002012-09-05T11:46:05.893-04:00Good point, Rodney! In addition, a cedar roof is d...Good point, Rodney! In addition, a cedar roof is durable enough to resist decay from insect damage, and damage from the sun’s UV rays. It can also withstand hail and heavy storms. Cedar roofs pay for itself because of its long lifespan of 20-50 years. In additions, cedar also contains natural oils which prevent rot, and allows more airflow around the shingles which prevents mold from thriving.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sjroofing.net/products-services/roofing-2/roofing-contractors-atlanta-inspections/" rel="nofollow">Norbert Floth</a>Norberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08658853766164967713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-16744556014162725112012-09-05T09:57:36.812-04:002012-09-05T09:57:36.812-04:00The roof replacement seems to be turning out prett...The roof replacement seems to be turning out pretty well! I’m glad you chose cedar for your roofing material. It’s definitely a good replacement for the old oak shingles. One of the biggest advantages of having a cedar roof is that it provides superior insulation. So you won’t have to worry about finding a way to have good air circulation at home, and it will save you a lot on your air conditioning bills.Rodney Ortonhttp://www.mckinnisroofing.com/omaha-residential-roofing-companies/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496148700924091620.post-35045921445309734852012-09-04T14:58:25.214-04:002012-09-04T14:58:25.214-04:00I’m glad that there are people who are dedicated t...I’m glad that there are people who are dedicated to the renovation of old structures like this. I’m sure that the Keith House would look as majestic as before once the renovations are done. Good move on the cedar roof. It looks a lot like the original roof, but it is also durable. It resists insects and UV rays naturally. It can also withstand harsh weather conditions like hail and heavy storms.Elizabeth Hoffnunghttp://www.roofpromemphis.com/noreply@blogger.com