A PERFECT ROOF.
The best can only be obtained by using good materials, worked into the best form that theory and experience can suggest.
WALTER’S PATENT “STANDARD” and
COOPER’S PATENT “QUEEN ANNE”
METALLIC SHINGLES AND SIDING,
made from Tin Plate, Steel Plate, Galvanized Tin Plate, Bronze Metal, and Copper, are unrivaled for roof covering.
Because they have a perfect lock, using no cleats, springs or exposed seams.
Because they have no exposed fastenings; all nail heads are covered as perfectly as those used for wood shingles.
Because they can be applied without the necessity of soldering, and with no other tools than a hammer, a small pair of hand-tongs and tin shears.
Because they break joints by starting each alternate course with a half shingle, thus bringing the centre of the bottom of each shingle astraddle of the locked shingle below, securely binding the same and preventing rattling.
Because they are easily and rapidly put on, requiring no odd pieces at the eaves, gables or comb.
Because they lessen the expense of insurance, which extends not only to the building but to furniture and goods contained therein.
Because they do not crack, split, warp, fall off, rust or burn.
Because there are no cross seams or joints where rain or moisture can settle and cause decay.
Because we furnish with our shingles, at moderate cost, Valleys, Gable Strips, Ridge and Hip Coping, that not only improves the finish of exterior, but assists the workman to an extent that lessens the cost of applying.
Manufactured by
THE NATIONAL SHEET METAL ROOFING CO.,
510 to 520 East 20th Street, New York City,
and for sale by Dealers in all the principal cities of the United States and Canada.
From BARTLETT HARDWARE CO.,
Freeport, Ill., January 10th, 1888.
The National Sheet Metal Roofing Co., New York City.
Dear Sirs:—I send you photo. of my house that you may see how handsome a Roof the 7 × 10 Shingles make. You thought the 10 × 14 would have been better, but this is the finest roof in this country, and we expect to sell some the present year. Everybody admires it. Please quote for the coming season’s trade.
Very respectfully,
F. BARTLETT, President.