A Brief History of Roofing in America
In the spirit of the 4th of July holiday, this post explores America’s history of roofing, and how the materials we use today came into popularity and style in our country. 1. What Kind of Roofing Materials Did the First Europeans in America Use? The first Europeans in America used predominately wood shingles, or ‘shake’ as we know it today. These shake roofs were easy …