One of the most timeless of roofing materials – terra cotta tile – is as sustainable as it is traditional.

We know you have questions on how hardware can bring out the unique character of your historic home. We've asked industry expert and Director of Product Development at Nostalgic Warehouse, Bill Metzger to help with the answers.

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In this video, learn how Pilkington has recently expanded their technology into the North American market by introducing the world's first commercially available vacuum glazing, Pilkington Spacia.

Von Morris is a manufacturer of fine architectural hardware. We produce the finest quality hardware without compromise. We take pride in providing the best service to our customers every day.

Manufacturer of all-wood & clad-wood windows & doors: round top, oval, casement & double hung; custom shapes & historic window replication; dual durometer, bulb & leaf weather stripping; storm windows; numerous design choices & glazing options.

Architecturally accurate metal roofing and siding; available in a wide range of colors including prints and vintage inspired patinas; LEED certification is available on some products.

Terra cotta roof tiles have been considered a traditional building material across the United States for centuries.

Hand-crafted custom wood doors, including Front Doors, Interior Doors, Garage Doors, Barn Doors and Custom Hardware.

Waterproofing materials for wood & masonry; Tin-roof restoration systems; AcryMax acrylic roof coating system. Also: Masonry coating systems, church work.

Every effort should be made to preserve historic wood windows when rehabilitating and/or renovating historic buildings, rather than replace them.

While modern technology allows many manufacturers to basically make any tile profile they produced in the past, the project can get trickier when it comes to the critical component of color.

Download this guide to terms and details to consider when specifying terra cotta roof tile for period-style homes.

Fabricator of forged Early American to late-19th-century hardware: for cabinets, gates, doors, windows, garage doors & shutters; latches, pulls, butterfly & H & HL hinges, strap hinges & door knockers; fireplace tools, large kitchen utensils & more.

Custom manufacturer of authentic solid wood doors: handcrafted by expert craftsmen in any design, size & shape; entrance doors; interior doors; Dutch doors; screen & storm doors; three-season porch panels; pet doors & gates; garden gates & much more; proudly made in USA; nationwide delivery.

Supplier of mini-duct system: has small flexible hoses for retrofitting HVAC systems into old buildings.

Manufacturer of registers: metal, wood & stone; many historic styles; accessories.

Full line of rustic handmade copper and brass outdoor and indoor lighting. Styles include Colonial, Colonial Revival, New-Classical, Greek Revival, Cape Cod, Bungalow, Mission, Arts & Crafts and more. Custom orders and reproductions a specialty. Popular custom options custom sizes including large and oversize fixtures, custom back plates and mounting solutions, custom sockets, gas lights, low voltage wiring and modification to meet 'dark sky' regulations.