metal seam roofing

from top left - richard lane home by Ryan Street & Associates - cherry hills village residence by Blue Line Architects - Maryland home by Faith Nevins Hawk via Roger Foley - GO LOGIC home - modern farmhouse by redbud custom homes - Felton Gables residence by Arcanum Architecture, Inc. - Springdale farmhouse by Rauser Architecture + Design - California ranch vis source unknown

Lately, I have really been into metal seam roofing. I know a weird thing to be interested in but I love the subtle pattern of the seams and how different yet classic it looks. Architectural sheet metal roofing has been around for a long time and can be made from several different types of metal. It can be formed on site or prefabricated into sheets. Both methods of construction use a system of joining and fastening that is watertight and protected against windlift but also allow for expansion and contraction between sheets caused by temperature change. Metal seam roofs are suitable for almost any climate although careful design consideration should be taken when dealing with large amounts of snow. Most of the examples above are of standing seam metal roofs although there are also flat seam roofs as well as batten seam roofs. Happy Monday!

happy fourth of july

So I think I must have already been on holiday mode yesterday because I totally forgot to do a pin of the day. We are staying home for the long weekend so I think I mentally just shifted into relaxation mode a bit early. 

We really don't have much planned for the long weekend but that sounds great to me. The weather has been and looks to continue to be amazing so I am looking forward to just relaxing in the yard, seeing some fireworks and maybe getting in some pool time. In honor of our most patriotic holiday, I thought I would do a ode to the American flag. Happy a good fourth everyone! Back Monday!

from top left - design by Rachel Halvorson Design - home of Ruthie Sommers via Lonny - home of Phoebe Howard via House Beautiful - American flag throw detail by Alabama Chanin - American flag quilt by Alabama Chanin - Doves and Stripes rug by Luke Irwin via REMODELISTA

wire fencing

from top left - black post fence source unknown - garden trellis fence source unknown - home of Lauri Kanz of Edible Gardens LA via Houzz - ibid - home of Chip and Joanna Gaines via Design Mom - Long Meadow design by Stephen Stimson Associates Landscape Architect - Maple Hill design by Stephen Stimson Associates Landscape Architects - hog wire fencing via Gardenista photo by Nicole Franzen

This past weekend we visited a new friend's garden that had a fence made of recycled shipping tablets and chicken wire. It was simple, functional, beautiful and inexpensive. With this type of fence whether chicken wire or hog wire is used you can grow vining plants up it, critters are kept out and you can have an open view to your garden. Needless to say I want one - especially one that is as aesthetically pleasing as the above examples.