Victorian Roof Cresting

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.

Victorian roof cresting.

Standing sentinel on a mansard roof or enclosing a widow s walk curlicues and pointed finials made a victorian silhouette against the sky. This custom made cresting is available in any color and is sold to fit the greenhouse at 45 per lineal foot. 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. Look for these features.

Ornamental roof crestings were a common sight in the late nineteenth century. There are few items that speak more of old world style and charm than our decorative ridges and crestings choose from one of our standard cresting styles or create your own design by incorporating one of our finials our ridges and crestings provide your project with timeless beauty that will leave a lasting impression. Finials the architectural detailing at the end of the cresting are 45 each. We have high quality cresting and finials to add a victorian style accent to any structure.

Rounded cornices at top and base of roof. Roof and ridge cresting has been an elegant design component of architecture for centuries. All items are available in 23 designs custom designs are always welcome. Dormer windows project like eyebrows from roof.

Above the bargeboards of a downing cottage cresting is lighthearted whimsy. Our cresting adds a level of class style to your room. But despite its regal name a second empire isn t always elaborate or lofty. The heavy duty cast aluminum cresting and finials adorn the ridge of your greenhouse which creates that beautiful english look.

We have two different styles of cresting to choose from gothic and victorian styles scroll down to see the difference. Now you can choose from standard or custom designs at an affordable price. Custom style cresting is also optional if you have a design in mind or a picture of something you want we can work with you. Ornamental roof cresting came into its own during the mid 19th century as a decorative complement to finials and weathervanes.

High on the tower of a second empire house it is more solemn. Top off your room right. Capital crestings is america s leading fabricator of roof crestings balconette window box holders mailbox surrounds ornamental firewood planter boxes.