Historic Home Receives Shingle Roof System after Devastating Storm

In the spring of 2011, a devastating storm brought heavy winds, torrential rain, baseball-sized hail and an unforgiving tornado to Centerville, Ohio. Sitting directly in the path of destruction was one of the oldest homes in town. Left unprotected, the building had suffered significant damage. After years of neglect, Thrush & Son LLC, Brookville, Ohio, a company with three generations of experience in restoring homes and a reputation for its attention to detail, was called in to survey the damage—and it did not look good.

The historic home was in need of new siding, windows, aluminum gutters, entry doors, garage doors and a roof. Thrush & Son was up to the task and came with a plan to reverse the storm’s destruction. To accomplish the team’s goal of restoring the historic roof, Thrush & Son relied upon the safety and security of a shingle roof system to get the job done.

Rebuilding History in Centerville

Thrush & Son provided the homeowners, the Utz family, with a detailed, step-by-step, analysis of the damage to their home, as well as a two-pronged proposal. The company’s immediate goal was to restore the home to the way it was before the storm. Thrush & Son also felt that improving the quality of the home was important. To be successful with its restoration plan, Thrush & Son recommended the Signature Select System featuring Starter Shingles, Pro-Cut Hip & Ridge, Gorilla Guard Underlayment and 76 squares of StormMaster Slate Blackstone. Thrush & Son believed this line would not only hold true to the character of the home, but also bring back some of its authenticity.

 
It didn’t take much to convince the Utz family, who liked the idea of a 20-year extended premium protection period (as well as the lifetime warranty), to choose the full Signature Select System for the home.

Corey Thrush, chief marketing officer for Thrush & Son, explained why the Signature Select System was chosen for the project: “Having new shingles installed is something homeowners will only have to do once or twice in their lifetime and we wanted to help them get it right the first time around. The home was not just important to the Utz family, but as one of the original homes in Centerville, it holds a special place in the hearts of the townspeople as well.”

Choosing Shingles

The big storm took a toll on the old house. Thrush & Son, who have been preferred contractors of the roofing manufacturer since 2012, knew right away that the Signature Select System’s products would be perfect for the job. “We have been using Atlas products for a number of years,” Thrush notes. “And we have seen the continued evolution of not only the products, but the company, as well.”

The original structure had undergone many modifications during the past century, including different roof pitches and dead valleys. Because of the alterations, Thrush & Son had to make several changes to the home. Removing the box gutters, cutting off the rafter tails and installing new fascia board were critical to the project. With the preliminary work out of the way, Thrush & Son was happy to put the Signature Select System to work.

Home Sweet Home

Despite the many challenges, Thrush & Son was soon able to restore the historic house. Thrush & Son used metal valleys during the StormMaster Slate application, which allowed the shingles to be installed from one pitch to the next without complications. This application also helps with the unsightly appearance of a hump in the roof due to a no-cut valley, a straight cut valley or a woven valley. Additionally, because the Signature Select System was so easy to work with, roofers were able to do the job quickly so the project was completed on time.

The newly finished roof will provide the Utz family with unmatched protection for years to come. StormMaster Slate shingles have a Class 4 impact resistance rating to help resist hailstorms. They also offer a 130-mph Wind Limited Warranty, which is the ultimate security against strong winds. Finally, the power of Scotchgard Protector will keep the architectural shingles beautiful year after year, as they prevent the ugly black streaks caused by algae.

Celebrating the successful completion of the project, Thrush praised the roofing system. “We believe the product is a great partnership for us, as well as for the homeowner,” he said. “We always install the entire Signature Select System to ensure the customer gets the extra 10 years of premium protection before the proration begins.”

Finally, with the warranty submitted and the renovations complete, the customer (and the entire town of Centerville) can rest easy because the historic home is now protected by a new roofing system.

Roof Materials

Signature Select System from Atlas Roofing

PHOTOS: Atlas Roofing