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.
Commercial and mixed-use buildings on the Square
The buildings around the Square mix shops, offices and apartments under one roof, and they have flat sections, parapets, scuppers and old drains that need regular care. We work with tenants on delivery times and access, cover storefronts during work and plan the job so customers can still reach the entrance.
Restoring historic metal roofs
Historic Marietta has older standing seam and tin roofs that can often be repaired rather than replaced. We check the seams, fasteners and paint, repair the damaged panels and recoat the surface when the metal is still sound. Replacement is the right answer only when the metal is thin or perforated.
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.
Can an old metal roof be restored rather than replaced?
Often, yes. The seams and metal thickness decide it. We'll tell you what we find and what a restoration would cost compared to replacement.
