Victorian Roof Cresting

This custom made cresting is available in any color and is sold to fit the greenhouse at 45 per lineal foot.

Victorian roof cresting.

Roof and ridge cresting has been an elegant design component of architecture for centuries. Above the bargeboards of a downing cottage cresting is lighthearted whimsy. With tall mansard roofs and wrought iron cresting victorian second empire homes create a sense of height. But despite its regal name a second empire isn t always elaborate or lofty.

Finials the architectural detailing at the end of the cresting are 45 each. All items are available in 23 designs custom designs are always welcome. Rounded cornices at top and base of roof. We have two different styles of cresting to choose from gothic and victorian styles scroll down to see the difference.

Look for these features. Top off your room right. We have high quality cresting and finials to add a victorian style accent to any structure. 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.

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. Standing sentinel on a mansard roof or enclosing a widow s walk curlicues and pointed finials made a victorian silhouette against the sky. The heavy duty cast aluminum cresting and finials adorn the ridge of your greenhouse which creates that beautiful english look. 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.

Our cresting adds a level of class style to your room. Ornamental roof crestings were a common sight in the late nineteenth century. Dormer windows project like eyebrows from roof. High on the tower of a second empire house it is more solemn.

So how do you recognize the style. Victorian style roof cresting and finials. 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.