Victorian Roof Cresting

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.

Victorian roof cresting.

This custom made cresting is available in any color and is sold to fit the greenhouse at 45 per lineal foot. 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. Roof crestings and finials can be provided in the following popular designs. Capital crestings is america s leading fabricator of roof crestings balconette window box holders mailbox surrounds ornamental firewood planter boxes.

Any other colour can be provided to match the patent glazing system for an additional cost. Decorative ridge cresting we like to call this the icing on the cake. Ornamental roof cresting came into its own during the mid 19th century as a decorative complement to finials and weathervanes. Capital crestings are by architectural iron company the country s leading manufacturer of decorative roof crestings and snowguards.

Our cresting adds a level of class style to your room. All items are available in 23 designs custom designs are always welcome. Top off your room right. 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.

They are a cast aluminium construction and come as standard in white polyester powder coated finish. Andy thornton stocks a wide range of decorative brackets spandrels and friezes in a choice of materials from cast aluminium to polished brass. In an era obsessed with architectural detail and ornamentation iron roof cresting was the topper. Vintage woodworks architectural details direct 903 356 2158.

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