Details wanted for shingle style curves
Hey all!
I’m working on a project where the owner wants to do shingle style architecture and really loves the curvilinear forms seen in a lot of turn of the last century homes. Can anyone recommend a good resource for images for and framing detailing all of those wonderful curves? I don’t know if we’ll see many straight lines on this project!
We looked the work of architect Bart Prince [look him up if you don’t know], but the books only show interiors and exteriors, not wall sections. Just thought I’d ask.
Happy building…
-Culv
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Try a book called "The Elements of Style" , not the one about creative writing.
Its a picture book of arch. detail in several different styles
Thanks catfish. Will check it out.
culv, are you talking curved eaves?
There's a house downriver that just replaced the original 30's shingle roof. Awe inspiring.
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There was an article in FHB long time ago-early nineties, maybe late eighties- on the shingles style that I think you are describing.
The cedar shingles used are perfections. The roof is framed with rolled (or barreled if you will) eaves and gables. The shingles are run in curvilinear courses that have the look of wood grain to them. Valleys are built up and filled in so as not to leave a straight line. The shingle courses flow across the valley in a very beautiful blend.
This styles was described as "American Thatch". It has a beautiful, organic, flow that is unlike any other roof style, except for a true thatched roof.
The barreled eaves and gables require steam bending of the shingles.
This takes a real artistic and technical talent to pull of. There are a few in our area, but I have no pics.
Maybe someone who remembers the article can tell us the issue year and month. It was a cover story as I recall.
Am I describing the style you have in mind?
John Svenson, builder, remodeler, NE Ohio
John, those rolled eaves are on a house just a few miles downriver. I will make a pt. of stopping and taking a picture if going near there.
One thing I noted on the original, that wasn't repeated quite so well on the re-roof was what you describe. Almost aritistic, but done so to shed water.
I saw more fanning of the courses at or near those rolled eaves in the old one. Constantly changing direction to keep the full body of the shingle downstream.
The replacement used more of those steam bent shingles to achieve the "same thing". Looking closely though they used much more of the side of the shingle to roll on those eave bumpouts and returns. Whereas the original worked consistantly downhill. The flow of those courses was really beautiful, each and everyone.
Hey, whose going to be you this year at the Fest?A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
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"Hey, whose going to be you this year at the Fest?" Just so it's not one of those guys from the train!John Svenson, builder, remodeler, NE Ohio
Cliff Lee finally got some run support-albeit just 2, but enough.
We can fool those west coast boys unless luka and blodgetts spills the beans.
Maybe there'll be a half dozen of you there like the first one.
edit: email me, I've got a question for you post haste.
A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
Edited 7/21/2009 9:49 pm ET by calvin
John,Yes, this should help. I think we're also talking about curved walls as well, but the roof eaves or similar area will be most challenging and this will help. Thanks again.Culv