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Metal roof on colonial house.
Galvanized sheet metal shingles imitating the appearance of pantiles remained popular from the second half of the 19th century into the 20th century.
Homes built by early colonists in the first period 1625 1725 roughly were simple one or two storey structures with a center chimney and asymmetrical steeply pitched roofs necessary in new england to shed snow.
This roofing material is durable and although colors are limited to dark shades.
Colonial revival and the bungalow styles in the 20th century assured wood shingles a place as one of the most fashionable domestic roofing materials.
Slate tiles create a rustic style of roof which works well with the style of american colonial homes.
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