Nissa,
You did not mention the sq. ft. amount of tile required, but we have had experience on a few homes from the 20's here in Dallas, one in particular was flat shingle clay tile, we contact Doug Staubmiller, the owner of Roof Tile and Slate company in the hope that he could locate period correct tiles. This was in fact accomplished with enough tile to accommodate a new addition and an outbuilding with reclaimed tiles.
It would be worth a try to see if they could match the existing tiles rather then replace them all with new. The patina of the original tiles adds to the beauty and aesthetic of your roof and it would be a shame to replace it with new.
Maybe this would be a good resource, Mark Domiteaux, AIA
Link to tile website:
https://claytile.com/historical-clay-tiles/------------------------------
Mark Domiteaux AIA
Principal
Domiteaux Garza Architects
Dallas TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-02-2021 04:27 PM
From: Nissa Dahlin-Brown
Subject: National Register applicant house - query about roof replacement material
Hello all - I am volunteering for our Knoxville Botanical Gardens & Arboretum, writing National Register nomination for the property. On the 47 acres is the home of the primary craftsman and family member responsible for some beautiful stonework. The house was built ca 1930 and added onto (in the back) in the 1940s. It is traditional minimalist style - very simple outside but quality materials inside and out. The roof is tiled and needs desperate replacement, but not within budget to replace with new tiles ($300K). Can anyone advise on whether it is best to try and replicate as close as possible to the original so as to hopefully get the house listed? Does this jeopardize potential listing? Any place to find donations? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Dr. Nissa Dahlin-Brown, Assoc. AIA
Director, Higher Education
The American Institute of Architects
Washington, DC
nissadahlinbrown@aia.org
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