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Roofing & Siding

Old House Journal

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September - October 2024

Make note of these historical and unusual materials for the building envelope.

- Mary Ellen Polson

Roofing & Siding

1. ELEGANT ESSENTIALS Leader heads collect and funnel large amounts of water away from roof surfaces. Designs including Spherical and Traditional come sized to fit 3", 4", or 5" downspouts. In copper: $140 to $205. Classic Gutter Systems, (269) 665-2700, classicgutters.​com

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