This stunning 1926 cottage is nestled along the Long Beach, California, Coast. We replicated the original “Faux-Thatch” Roof style on the Tudor style home, which included steam-bent shingles around the eaves and gables, as well as a mild-wave course installation to imitate the styling of natural thatch.

Our revised guide for cleaning a cedar roof includes:

• Recommend Cleaning Schedule

• How to Clean

• & Tips for Maintaining a Cedar Roof

This 1930s cottage exudes charm with intricate brick and stucco designs, flowering gardens, and a sweeping faux-thatch roof.

While just a small element on a home, dormers have the ability to bring just that more detail to a home.

We recommend Wallaba Shingles, Teak Shingles or CCA Treated Cedar Shingles for houses located in tropical regions. While untreated wood is an excellent, long-lasting option for areas without high humidity, Wallaba, Teak and CCA Treated Shingles have elements which allow them to hold up better against the high humidity and moisture in the tropics.

May is National Historic Preservation Month, so we are taking a look at some of our favorite historical projects we have been involved in!

Tudor homes are a classic style, with their use of natural colors and materials making them simply timeless.