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Contractor Profile: Cram Roofing

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

April 13, 2020

Deep in the heart of Texas, the founder of Cram Roofing has molded a successful, customer-oriented business for over three decades.

Texas Traditions Roofing Wins Top Honors in MRA Residential Metal Roofing Competition

March 26, 2020

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The MRA has named Texas Traditions Roofing as the first winner of its Best Metal Roofing Project competition for its work on a historical home built in the 1890s.

Project Profile: Historic Philadelphia Girls' Rowing Club Gets New Vibrant Red Roof

March 11, 2020

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An iconic landmark on Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row relies on Kynar Aquatec®-based topcoat to achieve long-term durability, colorfastness, and service life.

Project Profile: Rich History, Promising Future

CertainTeed Helps Restore Historic School to Former Glory as Part of New Cultural Arts Center

January 9, 2019

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The Mohawk Valley Collective historic preservation society planned to convert the historic building into a conference and cultural arts center.

Project Profile: ARMA's QARC Award Winner

Tim McQuillen

October 29, 2018

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Designed to achieve LEED Gold Certification, the Museum of the American Revolution's first roofing system needed the durability, reliability and flexibility mandatory for hosting several extensive green roofs.

Project Profile: Historic Denver Church Receives New DaVinci Roof

May 22, 2018

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Horn Brothers Roofing tops historic Saint John’s Cathedral with new composite slate tiles.

Stone Hall Mansion Receives Exterior Renovations

November 17, 2017

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RSS’ Nashville location completely removed the existing roofing, performed structural repairs and installed 3,400 square feet of a new Ludowici French Terra-Cotta tile roof with a beautiful bright green finish.

Historic Selkirk Lighthouse gets Durable New Roof

December 6, 2016

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Constructed in 1838, the Salmon River Lighthouse in Pulaski, N.Y. has survived more than 175 challenging winters.

Re-Roofing the Alamo

San Antonio’s Cram Roofing Takes on the Re-Roofing of one of America’s Most Treasured Historic Landmarks

Courtney Dobson

April 4, 2016

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Though based in San Antonio, Cram installs and repairs all types of roofing systems across the United States.

Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing Takes Texas’ Landmark Love Field to New Heights

Art Aisner

January 4, 2016

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With nearly 120 years of experience providing professional building services, it’s no surprise that Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing has a habit of taking on historical projects.