✨ After decades, this Appalachian mountain bungalow has a brand new tin roof which is a true classic in these hills. 🌄✨ Tin roofs have long been part of Appalachian mountain life. I have fond memories of sleeping under them at many of my ancestor's and relative's homes. They hold strong through summer storms, echo the music of rain on quiet nights (a nostalgic experience), and help a home breathe through seasons of heat and cold.

The cupola and fireplace (covered in concrete!) were removed. So much wood underneath the old shingle roof had to be replaced due to rot. Dozens of workers over 10 days to fix, repair, build, and install this tin roof. The noises were incredibly *loud*. Footsteps over my head started prior to dawn every morning. We had the kindest and most talented people help add to the history of this home.

This deep navy roof, a nod to my husband's and FIL's #USMC service, isn’t just pretty, it was required due to multiple leaks. It’s protection for another century of family stories, porch sitting, and Appalachian memories yet to be made. Here’s to keeping this little piece of mountain history standing tall for the next 105 years. 🏡💙

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Sometimes the bones of a 105-year-old #bungalow remind just how old it is. This ceiling is split, peeling, and no longer strong enough to keep the rain out. It is the reason why we can't wait until Spring for a new roof.


This ceiling tells a story of years without proper support. It’s a basic failure, but also a reminder: these old walls and beams have carried generations before us, and now it’s our turn to repair, reinforce, and make sure this place stands strong for years to come. Adding a tin roof should do just that. 🏡✨🌧️

Ceiling repair + removal of old roof + adding a tin roof. It's going to be a noisy week. ⚒️


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This little #mountain bungalow's #roof has weathered decades of #Appalachian seasons. 🌧️🍂 The chimney still stands proudly, but it and the roof itself tells a story of age and wear, every patch and shingle holding years of history. Protecting and covering generations of previous families from the elements.

Three years ago, inspectors rated the roof a 2 out of 10 for stability and condition. We bought the bungalow with this roof and hoping to make it until next Spring. No can do. The new addition we built from an existing open porch has exposed the deep dark secret of this roof: leaks. The chimney, the dormer, and the shingles are all coming down.

Next week, we turn the page (great song by Bob Seger). A new chapter begins with a fresh navy blue tin roof which is a nod to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the USMC. It will be a crown as strong as the mountains that surround it. 💙 The deep blue will shine against the sky, echo the ridges in the distance, and carry this bungalow forward for decades more because, usually, a tin roof doesn't need replaced.

I can not wait until I hear the sound of rain on the tin, the gleam of sunlight on new metal, and the peace of knowing the leaks are fixed. 🏡✨

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