Roof Crestings Decoration

Decorative ridge cresting we like to call this the icing on the cake.

Roof crestings decoration.

Ornamental roof cresting came into its own during the mid 19th century as a decorative complement to finials and weathervanes. Roof material whether your looking for polycarbonate sheets cut to size tapco synthetic slate or ultralite 500 panels we stock a variety of products to suit your project all available in a wide selection of finishes and colours. Capital crestings continues to offer 23 designs with english medieval spanish french old south and even art deco antecedents. Cresting available for any length greenhouse.

The finial or spire and ridge crest represent two of the most popular decorative elements that can be added to our specialty line of custom glass enclosures and additions. Style evoking names include regency empire balmoral bolero savannah trafalgar and tudor rose. They were the architectural finishing touch in an era obsessed with detail. Choose from one of our standard cresting styles or create your own design by incorporating one of our finials.

The crest on every roof the crown on every cupola or widow s walk these decorative appointments commanded the eye skyward. Capital crestings are by architectural iron company the country s leading manufacturer of decorative roof crestings and snowguards. Call us toll free. 50 each didn t find what you re looking for.

All items are available in 23 designs custom designs are always welcome. Capital crestings is america s leading fabricator of roof crestings balconette window box holders mailbox surrounds ornamental firewood planter boxes. Traditionally made of cast iron today s cresting is usually made from plate steel which is less expensive and lighter weight making installation much easier. Working in our shops in the victorian village of milford pennsylvania our craftsmen produce a complete line of lightweight easy to install unbreakable roof crestings they are beautiful to behold as well as economical to ship.

There are few items that speak more of old world style and charm than our decorative ridges and crestings. Roof cresting was used in the early 19th century as well and survived into the 20th. Ornamental roof crestings were a common sight in the late nineteenth century.