Why this home was different
1920s Craftsman in Maple Ridge. 12/12 pitch in the main field, multiple cross-gables, original brick chimney with copper flashing, and three slate-substitute valley sections from a 1990s renovation. Not a job for a crew used to suburban tract homes.
Original homeowner had inherited the home from family and wanted to keep the historic character — including the shadow line on the ridge — while putting modern weather protection underneath.
The plan
Pinnacle Pristine in Weathered Shadow for the color match. Full ice-and-water shield in every valley and along the eaves (Maple Ridge winter freeze-thaw is no joke). New step flashing at every roof-to-wall transition. Chimney reflashed with new copper counter-flashing — kept the original look.
Decking inspection on a 1920s home is its own thing. We found six sheets of original 1x6 plank decking that had cupped or split — replaced with new OSB to match the surrounding plank elevation. Documented the whole process with photos for the homeowner.
Install — two-day project
Day 1: tear-off and decking work. 12/12 pitch means harness work on every slope; we don't rush it. Dried in by end of day with full ice-and-water shield and synthetic underlayment.
Day 2: Pinnacle Pristine install, ridge profile to match the original shadow line, chimney counter-flash, copper drip edge. Magnet sweep complete by 5:00 PM day 2.
Project photos
Frequently asked
Do you regularly do historic Tulsa homes?
Yes — Maple Ridge, Swan Lake, Yorktown, Brookside, and the older sections of midtown. Steep pitch and complex flashing are part of the territory and we crew for it.
How does a Craftsman pricing compare to a suburban tract home?
Typically 20–35% more per square because of pitch, complexity, flashing detail, and the slower install pace required to do it right. The total is still well under what slate or tile would cost.
Did you keep the historic ridge profile?
Yes. We rebuilt the ridge shadow line using a hand-cut hip-and-ridge cap to match the original profile while still using a modern Atlas system underneath.