The neighborhoods around Marietta Square include some of the oldest buildings in metro Atlanta: antebellum and Victorian homes, early-1900s bungalows and historic commercial blocks on and around the Square.
Marietta has locally designated historic districts, and exterior changes in them can require review. We help choose appropriate materials and handle the paperwork so the roof fits both the house and the rules.
What we see on Historic Marietta roofs.
- Historic metal roofs. Older standing seam and terne metal roofs often need seam repair, recoating or replacement in kind.
- Slate and specialty materials. Some homes still have slate or need replacement material that matches a historic look.
- Commercial flat roofs. Storefront buildings around the Square commonly have low-slope roofs behind parapet walls, where most leaks start.
- Masonry flashing. Brick chimneys and parapets need flashing cut into the mortar joints, not surface-sealed.
Before you re-roof in Historic Marietta.
On a historic building, ask your roofer how they'll handle the details you can see from the street — ridge caps, edge metal, gutters — not just the field of the roof.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need approval to re-roof in a Marietta historic district?
Exterior changes in locally designated districts may need review. Replacing in kind is often simpler. We'll confirm the requirements for your property.
Do you work on commercial buildings on the Square?
Yes. We repair and replace low-slope roofs, parapet flashing and coping on historic commercial buildings.
Can old metal roofs be restored?
Often. Depending on condition, seam repair and a coating can extend an older metal roof's life significantly.