buss residence: shaker heights landmark commission award

In the early 1900s, many amazing properties were built in Shaker Heights, a lot of which were influenced by a company called Creo-Dipt. Creo-Dipt specialized in staining cedar shingles, and were noted for their English false ”thatch” roof. These rolled cedar roofs were popular throughout the 1920s, and especially so in Shaker Heights.

Fast forward to the 1980s, many of these cedar roofs throughout the country needed to be replaced. Our specialty roofing company was already an established business when a contractor asked us to create one of these unique thatch effect roofs. Having never installed such a roof before, Barry (President of Huber and Associates) started bending cedar shingles over his kitchen stove which would be needed to replicate the intricate curved eaves and gables. His pursuit eventually resulted in acquiring a patent for creating his own steaming and bending equipment. This led to a rebirth of a whole unique style of roof. Further leading restoring and creating new such roofs all over the U.S., and as far away as Japan, installing these ‘Thatch Effect’ roofs on hundreds of homes.

We are so happy to have the opportunity to reroof this home. Each Country Cottage® is truly its own work of art, and we hope to help preserve this style of roofing for years to come.

 Shingles provided by www.customshingles.com.