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Metal 
 panish Jile 
 
 ILE for roofing purposes dates back 
 
 to the very earliest times, even to 
 the Egyptians and Assyrians. These 
 early efforts towards an ornamental and 
 useful roofing, however, were simply 
 huge slabs of limestone quarried from 
 the Armenian mountains. But crude 
 as they were, they were used on some 
 
 of the most notable structures of the 
 ancient world—the Temple of Edfu in 
 Egypt, where the stone roofing slabs are 
 still in use, and the palace 
 
 of the Assyrian King Sar- 
 
 gon, at Khorsabad, near 
 
 ancient Nineveh, a struc 
 ture of more than 200 
 rooms. This palace was 
 surrounded with a cor- 
 nice of copper and the 
 beautiful columns were 
 
 made of wood, protected 
 
 with bronze and some of them with 
 solid plates of gold. 
 
 Later on we find the Greeks likewise 
 using tile—marble slabs much lighter 
 and thinner than the stone of the 
 Assyrians. Up to this time the tiles 
 were flat. To improve the joints and 
 
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 make them water-proof, the Greeks put a 
 flange on the side, the first step toward the 
 side lock and ornamental roll we find in use 
 today. Such was the roof used on the 
 Parthenon, Thesium and the Mausoleum of 
 Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of 
 the old world. It wasa tile of this kind, too, 
 which Ben Hur accidentally knocked off 
 the parapet of his roof, killing the Roman soldier in the street below. 
 
 But coming to the Romans we find still further improvement. Marble and 
 stone were too heavy to work. It was they 
 who gave us the first metal tiles, casting 
 them from bronze. Occasionally they gilded 
 them so that they might glisten in the bright 
 Italian sunlight. 
 
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 PALACE OF KING SARGON 
 down and covering the joints with tiles laid 
 roll up. The roof on the circular temple of Vesta was of this kind, but 
 made from Syracusan Bronze, an alloy of great reputation among the 
 __. Romans. At one time, one of the Popes took 
 tiles of this kind from several of the temples 
 and covered the Basilica of St. Peter with them. 
 From the tenth century on, lead and copper 
 tiles of similar construction were used a great 
 deal, particularly on the domes of Moscow and 
 the churches in Belgium and Germany. 
 
 THE PARTHENON 
 
 We now come to the use of tile most like our own—the burnt clay tile of 
 the Moors. Many of the wonderful structures built during the time of 
 Moorish Conquest of Spain were roofed with _ / 
 
 them, giving a charm and picturesqueness © ae : 
 impossible to be gained in any other way. A ; 
 most notable example is that of the castle of 
 the Moorish Kings at Granada, the Alhambra. 
 The shape of these tiles, however, differed 
 from those of the Romans in that they were 
 ‘‘S” shaped, much as clay tiles today. THESIUM 
 
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 Following the expulsion of the Moors in the 
 fifteenth century, the Spaniards were quick to 
 appreciate the artistic and practical features of 
 these tiles, and used them to such an extent 
 that they later became known as Spanish Tiles. 
 These tiles, made of burnt clay, were used by 
 all the nations of the world without change or 
 improvement until very recent years. They 
 made a most beautiful roof, and while they had a great many drawbacks, 
 being extremely heavy, easily broken, and hard to keep water-tight, they 
 were superior to any of the other roofs known. 
 Now we come to our own age and day. It 
 remained for the “Sheet Metal People” to solve 
 the problem for good, to make a Spanish Tile that 
 retained all the beauty and massiveness of the old 
 clay tile and that at the same time overcame its 
 many disadvantages. The result is Edwards Sa 
 Interlocking Spanish Tile from sheet metal. TEMPLE OF VESTA 
 
 MAUSOLEUM OF HALICARNASSUS 
 
 Stamped from metal—copper, Edwards Copper Bearing Galvanized Steel, 
 galvanized Tight-cote steel, tin plate and pure sheet zinc—the cost, except 
 in the case of pure copper, is considerably less 
 than that of clay tile, and little more than that of 
 wood or composition shingles. With the patented 
 construction of the interlocking feature you have 
 perfect protection against the elements, extreme 
 ease of application, and allowance for expansion 
 Pe w4 and contraction. Light in weight, weighing 
 BASILICA OF ST. PETER even less than wood shingles, it does not require 
 heavy roof framing. And due to the free 
 passage of air between the tile itself and the 
 roof framing, it is cool in summer and warm 
 in winter. Likewise, being non-porous it 
 does not absorb moisture like wood shingles, 
 clay tiles or other roofs. 
 
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 distinctiveness, beauty and massiveness of the original Spanish Tiles of 
 the Moorish Kings. Of two houses, side by side, one with clay tile, the 
 other with this modern tile, it would be impossible to detect any difference 
 in appearance, except on very close examination. 
 
 And Now, a Word about Edwards 
 
 With that desire that beats within the heart of 
 most Americans for their own home, archi- 
 tecturally perfect and beautifully appointed it 
 is only natural that the development of Spanish 
 Tiles and Shingles from metal should reach 
 their highest development in the United States. 
 The part played by the Edwards Manufacturing 
 Company in this growth is at once distinctive 
 and unique. Owning its own steel mills, rolling its own sheets, and doing 
 its own stamping, in a word, fabricating the product from the raw material 
 to the finished form, this company had pioneered 
 in the development of Spanish Tile from metal. 
 It has assisted in the production of the most 
 practical machinery, patented its interlocking 
 device, and created its own designs. Today it 
 is the leading manufacturer of sheet metal 
 building material in the world. 
 
 This distinction is not without advantage to taser ae ce 
 
 you. Itassuresa more complete and perfect service, greater satisfaction in 
 a wider choice of designs, and because of larger production facilities, 
 lower cost. 
 
 Working in all the ductile metals, The Edwards Manufacturing Company 
 is in a position to furnish you with Spanish Tiles and Shingles in: 
 
 1. Copper—the material everlasting which improves with age and 
 colors itself with time. This is by far the most expensive, but 
 will last for hundreds of years. It is economically used on 
 office buildings, hotels, apartments, institutions, churches and 
 other buildings of a similar permanence. 
 
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 2. Pure Sheet Zinc—second only to Copper for durability and 
 long time economy. 
 
 3. Edwards Copper Bearing Galvanized Steel—a special galvanized 
 metal containing a small copper content which greatly increases 
 its resistance to rust and corrosion. 
 
 4. Edwards Galvanized Tight-cote—a high-grade steel sheeting 
 with a special application of zinc and lead spelter. It is more 
 ductile than ordinary galvanized steel. 
 
 5. Tin Plate—a long lasting material which can be painted 
 immediately and which will not chip or peel. 
 
 It must not be inferred that some of these materials are inferior to others. 
 There is need for all of them—a place where each one is best and any other 
 only second best. For instance on a church, like the Italian Church in 
 Paterson, New Jersey, shown on page 14, one would want to use nothing 
 but copper. The idea is that there should be a material for every need 
 and to conform to the limitations of any budget. 
 
 Because of the marvelous manufacturing facilities and the immensity of 
 our business, you are assured in ordering Edwards Spanish Tile and 
 Shingles a most responsive service. Thousands of squares are constantly 
 carried in stock. Nine out of ten orders are shipped within twenty-four 
 hours of receipt. 
 
 Moreover, situated as we are, at one of the strategic shipping points in the 
 country, you are certain of the quickest freight service. You will never be 
 delayed waiting for the roof to come. To give adequate service to the 
 great Southwest, we carry on hand immense stocks at Dallas, Texas. 
 
 In the following pages are shown a few of the typical installations of 
 Edwards Interlocking Spanish Tiles and Shingles. These were taken more 
 or less at random from thousands in all sections of the country, as well as 
 in all sections of the world, and subject to every conceivable atmospheric 
 and climatic condition. In every instance, this perfect roof is giving 
 service and satisfaction. It is the ideal roof to put on your home. 
 
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LORIDA, Land of Sunshine and Flowers, 
 A splendid example of Spanish archi- 
 tecture in the New World. The elaborate, 
 ornamental Moorish gable and the massive 
 tile roof on the Methodist Episcopal Church 
 at Winterpark, catches the eye at once. 
 This church was built before the boom 
 
 and all materials were carefully selected. 
 It is a striking feature in the “Beauty 
 
 Spot of America.” The red tiles 
 add the finishing touch and blends 
 
 perfectly with the light stucco 
 exterior. 
 
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 Southwest is the location of 
 General Foster’s cottage. Dallas points 
 
 with pride to her many cozy homes. 
 
 The flowers, the shrubs and the gener- 
 
 ous doors invite you inside. 
 
 ce me D. B. Sessums’ home in 
 Longview is one hundred 
 miles away—a short dis- 
 tance in Texas. A typical 
 southern mansion. Behind 
 the wide porches and mass- 
 ive columns you will find 
 true southern hospitality. 
 
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 RIZONA reminds one of deserts, sand 
 and: cactus, but Tucson is an oasis. 
 There are many splendid homes with a 
 sufficient touch of Spanish architecture to 
 link Arizona with our Southern neighbors. 
 Dr. R. J. Callander, 2046 East Fourth St., 
 had no choice—Edwards Spanish Tile— 
 no other roofing could be used on this 
 building and he chose Merat, the 
 
 modern up-to-date product. 
 
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 HE Clem Apartments in Dallas, 
 
 | = The City of the Hour’’, are modern 
 _. 4 and up to date. The stucco walls blend 
 harmoniously with the Edwards Spanish 
 
 Tile roof. 
 
 Bergfeld’s half-timbered, 
 eee stucco cottage would lose 
 its striking features with 
 any roof but Edwards Span- 
 isn tiles) Dhemextra sex 
 pense is negligible, and 
 thousands are added to the 
 
 value where Edwards Span- 
 ish Tile is used. 
 
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THE EDWARDS MEG. CO. NCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 ENVER, Colo., cold and windy in © 
 winter, but Mr. John O. Heath’s 
 home is protected against the elements. 
 When the season changes to summer, Denver 
 is like the Garden of Eden—shrubs, roses, 
 flowers everywhere. Daylight is highly 
 
 prized— note the generous windows. 
 
 The wrought iron porch railing and 
 the Edwards Spanish Tile roof are 
 the important features. 
 
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 HE Big Bend District in Texas, once 
 
 the refuge of bandits and smugglers, 
 
 is now a region of splendid ranches with 
 substantial, almost palatial, homes. Mr. 
 C. L. Brite at Marfa built a large one to 
 accommodate his many guests. The 
 Edwards Tile Roof imparts 
 
 just the dash of color to lend 
 
 | distinction to the building. 
 
 Nacogdoches, seven hun- 
 dred and fifty miles away 
 and still in Texas. Mr. 
 Henry R. Mast’s home is 
 typical of this vast state— 
 ample and commodious 
 porches, expansive lawns, 
 shrubs and flowers and 
 Edwards Spanish Metal 
 Tile on the roof. 
 
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CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 EGARDLESS of how our homes are 
 built, the church is always the most 
 imposing structure in the community. This 
 has been the practise for centuries all over 
 the world. Many cities five hundred years 
 and even older contain no dwellings older 
 than one hundred years, but usually many 
 churches that have been standing for 
 centuries. An example of the very 
 finest architecture and most dur- 
 able materials is the Italian Church 
 
 at Paterson, New Jersey, with 
 an Edwards Copper Spanish 
 Tile Roof. The gutters and 
 leaders and other metals on 
 
 the building are also 
 made of copper. 
 
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 INNATI. OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 First Presbyterian Church at 
 
 Dallas, built fifteen years ago. One 
 hundred fifty years hence or fifteen hun- 
 dred years hence, the Edwards Copper 
 Tile will protect this splendid edifice. 
 
 Copper Tile is also used 
 extensively on residences, 
 combined with concrete. 
 The result is “ever-lasting”’ 
 buildings. The coming 
 generations will enjoy M. 
 R. Thompson’s foresight 
 and this building will be 
 the pride of Owenton, Ken- 
 tucky, for the time to come. 
 
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 ROM Portland, Maine, to Portland, 
 Oregon, Edwards Metal Spanish Tile 2 
 is popular. | ai 
 
 The Sisters of Charity at Portland, Oregon, 
 spared no expense on their building—a 
 dominant structure built to prove the sta- 
 bility of an institution 1900 years old. 
 This building may not last that long, 
 but the Edwards metal tile will pro- 
 tect it for many decades and who 
 knows, possibly for centuries. 
 
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 CROSS the Continent is Baldwin, 
 
 Long Island. -Mr. S. K. Rey- 
 nold’s home is protected from the salt 
 breezes by an Edwards Metal Tile roof. 
 His house looks somewhat hemmed in, 
 but across the threshold is a 
 hearty welcome anda warm 
 
 hearth fire. 
 
 Mr. Frank Rogers, famous 
 Commercial Photographer 
 at Dallas, is very proud of 
 his home. Next to Old 
 Glory, the Spanish Tile 
 roof is the most conspicu- 
 ous feature. 
 
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 AN you imagine a cozier bungalow than 
 Mr. J. W. Gray’s at Nacogdoches, 
 Texas? Such commodious porches require a 
 broad roof expanse with generous overlaps 
 at the eaves as protection against the Texas 
 weather. Land is plentiful in Texas and 
 Mr. Gray appropriateda whole city block 
 as the proper setting for hishome. The 
 wide stone steps infront certainly look 
 inviting. And the roof—nothing 
 but an Edwards would suffice. - 
 
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CINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 EATTLE, Washington—up in the 
 
 extreme Northwest-——and Laredo, 
 Texas—in the tropical Southeastern 
 corner, have sunshine, shrubbery and 
 Edwards Spanish Tile in common. The 
 white stucco and restful 
 green tile roof on the Frank 
 J. Farrell residence invite 
 warmth and sunshine in 
 Seattle, while the same 
 white stucco and green tile 
 on the Joseph Netzer resi- 
 dence modify the heat of 
 the sun in Laredo. 
 
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CINCINNATI, OHIO, USA. 
 
 Standard Oil Service 
 Station, New York 
 City. Edwards Span- 
 ish Tile roof with 
 Bungalow fixtures. 
 
 Refiners Oil Company 
 Service Station, Cin- 
 cinnati, Ohio. Ed- 
 wards Spanish Tile 
 with regular fixtures. 
 
 Continental Oil Com- 
 pany Service Station, 
 Denver, Colorado. 
 
 Standard service sta- 
 tions erected in all 
 large cities in Okla- 
 homa, Colorado, New 
 Mexico, Wyoming, 
 Montana, Idaho, Utah 
 and Arizona. 
 
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 Ohio Refining Com- 
 pany, Chinese Service 
 Station, Cincinnati, 
 Ohio. 
 
 Mr. G. D. Myers’ 
 garage, Cincinnati, 
 Ohio. 
 
 The Pure Oil Com [ie j ' = gd Seer CL 
 pany Service Station, : 
 Cincinnati, Ohio. 
 
 The buildings shown 
 on this page were built 
 complete by the Ed- 
 wards Mfg. Co. from 
 the concrete founda- 
 tions to the Spanish 
 Tile roofs. 
 
 All sash, window 
 frames, metal doors, 
 siding, ceilings, col- 
 umns, cornices, con- 
 ductor pipe and metal 
 work are of Edwards 
 design and construc- 
 tion. 
 
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HE English half timbered 
 stucco cottage, which is so 
 popular, with the many nooks 
 and corners, entrances and 
 gables, permits very little choice 
 of a roof design. In former days 
 slate was used almost exclu 
 sively, but slate is so heavy and 
 cracks so easily. It was natural 
 that the progressive “Sheet 
 Metal Folks” should fill the 
 want with a metal shingle. Since the first design of a genera- 
 tion ago, many new ones have appeared. Refinements have 
 been made and also improvements in the locking device in 
 order to adequately take care of contraction and expansion. 
 Originally metal shingles were made almost entirely of Tin 
 and Galvanized metal, but during the last few years the 
 demand is constantly increasing for Zinc and Copper shingles. 
 
 Glance through the following pages and see the various types 
 of buildings with Edwards Metal Shingles. 
 
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 CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 T. THOMAS, Kentucky, one of our 
 famous Military Posts, is also one of =~ XL i 
 the most delightful suburbs of Cincinnati. \ 
 Most of the dwellings are of the English 
 
 type. 
 
 Edwards Old English Roofing Shingles, 
 with the massive fixtures to emphasize 
 the deep stamped tiles, make a wonder- 
 
 ful combination. Mr. Frank L. 
 Moore’s garage shows this roof to 
 advantage. 
 
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 HE hospitable Southerners of Ash- 
 boro, North Carolina, are very 
 particular about their roofing, as evi- 
 dence we present a picture of J. R. 
 Owens’ wonderful home. The roof lends 
 a quiet, dignified tone to this domicile. 
 
 New Haven, Missouri, can 
 boast of some very discern- 
 ing home builders. Mr. J. 
 L. Bagby chose the Edwards 
 Old English design and he 
 was more than willing to 
 add a few dollars to the cost 
 of the house, so he specified 
 Zinc and, of course, Zinc 
 was promptly furnished. 
 
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 HE Roman Shingle is closely 
 linked with Texas. From this ~~ 
 vast expanse of American country came 
 the demand for such a design and the 
 want was filled by The Edwards Manu- 
 facturing Company. Mr. E. K. Rowe, 
 839 No. Madison, Oak Cliff, Dallas, was 
 one of the first users of this shingle. 
 When he saw the sample his mind 
 was made up. You will agree that 
 
 the roof carries out the architecture 
 of the building. 
 
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 ACOGDOCHES, Texas, holds the 
 same placein the heart of the Texan 
 as does St. Augustine to the average 
 American. Here rested the famous 
 General Sam Houston, Governor of two 
 states and President of one, and U. S. 
 Senator. The old stone fort is still 
 standing, as well as many 
 other land marks. Other 
 buildings in this commu- 
 nity, however, are not old. 
 Mr. Albert Bright built a 
 perfectly modern bungalow. 
 The roof, of course, is an 
 Edwards—Roman Shingles. 
 
 In Ft. Worth, the metropo- 
 lis of North Texas, you will 
 find many Edwards Shingle 
 roofs. That on the home 
 of Mr. Ziegler is typical. 
 
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THE EDWARDS MEG. CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 T the edge of the cliffs at Ft. Thomas, 
 
 Kentucky, you will find Mr. William 
 Ware’s beautiful home overlooking the Ohio 
 River. An ideal home in an ideal spot. Far 
 below, the Ohio wends its way among the 
 hills likea silver ribbon, where gayly lighted 
 excursion boats ply by night, adorned 
 with myriads of lights, to Coney Island, 
 the play-ground of the Middle West, 
 
 which can be seen in the far distance. 
 
 The roof is an Edwards French 
 Metal Slate—a very striking 
 design, neat and clearly stamped. 
 
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 ILLETTE, Wyoming, with severe 
 
 winters, needs ample protection 
 from the elements. Mr. W. E. Holz 
 used Edwards French Metal Slate. 
 
 Mr. Oscar Granneman at 
 New Haven, Missouri, 
 remodeled his residence and 
 modernized the building by 
 putting on Edwards Zinc 
 French Metal Slate. This 
 design harmonizes with the 
 tower and gables and, as far 
 as durability is concerned, 
 there is no better material 
 than Zinc. 
 
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 OPPER has been used as roof- 
 ing for centuries. Stamped in 
 the Queen Anne design you have 
 a shingle that is hard to beat. The 
 dome on the magnificent edifice of 
 the First Church of Christ Scien- 
 tist, at Dallas, is covered with 
 Edwards Queen Anne Shingles. Copper 
 was also used in covering the base of the 
 dome and for roof fixtures. This build 
 ing will stand as a monument to the 
 wisdom of the congregation and the 
 architect. 
 
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 AYDEN & TUCKER built many 
 
 cozy homes at Highland Park, 
 Texas. Edwards Queen Anne Shingles 
 were adopted as standard for the roof- 
 ing. That was ten years ago. Today 
 you will find the same firm building 
 homes in a nearby subdivi- 
 sion using the same roofing 
 product. 
 
 Mr. John L. Winniford 
 is a cotton planter near 
 Lancaster, Texas. Is he 
 prosperous? Look at his 
 wonderful home. He is a 
 booster for Edwards Metal 
 Roofing. 
 
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 Ake quiet, dignified home was built 
 by Dr. R. L. Knight at Arlington, 
 Texas. Remove the generous columns, 
 the spacious porches and the Edwards 
 Temco Roofing and you will have just an 
 ordinary house, but with these three 
 features it is easily the show-place of the 
 community. This roofing was applied 
 
 more than twenty years ago and is 
 
 just as good today as when it was 
 put on. 
 
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 Lee CB ol Ee Vi@@OR baat Dallas 
 
 built his home for beauty and 
 permanence. It is a typical home of a 
 professionalman. The inviting entrance 
 almost makes you feel like stepping on 
 the porch and ringing the 
 doorbell. Edwards Temco 
 Metal Shingles were ap- 
 plied on the roof of this 
 building, as well as on the 
 roof of Mr.S. Shima’s home 
 in the same subdivision, 
 a commodious residence 
 with a touch of Spanish in 
 the stucco gables. 
 
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THE EDWARDS MEG. CO. es CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 Architects’ Specifications for Spanish Tile 
 
 All pitched roof surfaces shall be covered with Edwards 
 Metal Spanish Tile, manufactured by The Edwards Manufac- 
 
 turing Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, to be made from....... 
 
 (Insert here, Tin Painted, Tight-cote Galvanized, No. 9 or No. 11 gauge ZAne OLOZ a L2Oz: 
 or 14 oz. Copper. If painted, specify whether red or green.) 
 
 Roof surfaces to be covered with felt or building paper. 
 Tile to be applied straight and true, so all horizontal lines 
 are parallel with the eaves and all vertical lines are at right 
 angles to the eaves. 
 
 Fixtures shallibes23.... .- 
 
 (Insert here Regular, Bungalow or Chinese.) 
 
 Directions for Applying 
 Edwards Metal Spanish Tile Roofing 
 
 BEET 
 
 Put on a felt or paper covering on the solid board sheathing. 
 This need not be expensive felt. Ordinary building paper 
 answers the purpose very well. This is done in order to keep 
 out drafts which might draw moisture thru, and also to act as 
 a deadening agent. 
 LINE ROOF 
 
 Take a chalk line and line roof horizontally, parallel with the 
 eaves at 115%” distances, with the exception of the first row 
 for Eave Tile where the distance depends on the pitch of the 
 roof. To determine this, lay an Eave Tile No. 369 on the roof 
 with the closed end pushed up against the eave, and measure 
 the actual distance. Then line roof vertically, at right angles 
 with the eaves, distances of 834”. 
 
 EAVE ANDSEIEEDSTIER 
 
 Lay the Eave Tile course first. Commence at the left. The 
 nailing flange is covered up by locking the next tile in 
 
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 place. See that you follow the chalk lines. Then lay the Field 
 Tile in the same manner, working from left to right, following 
 the chalk lines. In lapping the course below, see that the 
 bottom of the upper course is up against the lower storm 
 ribs of the lower course. 
 
 HIBeANDERIDGE 
 
 Put 2”x4" or 2”x6” strips on edge on all Hips and Ridges. 
 When working against a Hip or Ridge, cut the Tile to butt 
 against the strips. When tile is applied, nail Hip and Ridge 
 Flashings against the side of strips, keeping them straight 
 and at the same height. Then place the Hip and Ridge finish 
 by resting it on the outer edges of Hip and Ridge Flashings, 
 and fasten by turning the cleats over the lower flange of the 
 
 finish. 
 FINIALS AND HIP STARTERS 
 
 These are put on in the same manner as the Hip and Ridge 
 finish and held in place by cleats. 
 
 VALERY 
 
 The long Valley Sheets, No. 381, are nailed down before 
 applying Tile. In finishing a course at a Valley, use a left 
 Valley Tile and in starting a course at a Valley, use a right 
 Valley Tile. Cut the flat surface of the Valley Tile, so that 
 the edge will run parallel with the lock or fold in the Valley, 
 and will overlap it about 14”; then bend, or fold the Valley 
 Tile into the lock in the Valley. Be careful that the closed 
 ends are kept in a straight line. Note different lengths of 
 Valley Tile. This is to avoid waste. Use long or short tile 
 as distance varies going up the Valley. 
 
 VARIOUS FLASHINGS & FIXTURES 
 
 We manufacture many fixtures to take care of different and 
 special conditions. They are easy to apply and blend per- 
 fectly into the balance of the roof, so that the complete roof 
 is a compact unit. 
 
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 Zinc aad Tile Copper Spanish Tile Galvanized Spanish Tile 
 
 EDWARDS METAL SPANISH TILE 
 
 AN be made from any material desired, 
 
 and the cuts on this page show the most 
 
 popular metals, such as Tin Painted, Tight- 
 
 cote Galvanized, or Galvanized Copper 
 Bearing Steel, Zinc and Copper. 
 
 Galvanized Tiles are always shipped un- 
 painted unless otherwise ordered. We can 
 paint Galvanized Tile red or green at a 
 slight extra cost. Tin Tiles are always 
 painted red unless otherwise ordered. We 
 
 arene can furnish Tin Tile painted green at a slight 
 Tin Spanish Tile, painted red extra cost. 
 
 Copper and Zinc Tiles are unpainted. 
 
 Fig. 368 
 Two-in-One Spanish Tile 
 
 Fig. 367 
 Tin Spanish Tile, painted green 
 
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THE EDWARDS MEG, CC CINCINNATI 
 
 GENERAL TILE FIXTURES 
 
 ons a Fig. 400 
 Fig. 269 Fig. 279 Gable Tile 
 Diverting Tile Flashing Tile 
 
 j | PF Fig. 461 
 : ' Gable 
 
 Fig. 460 : Finish 
 
 Sidewall _ 
 
 Flashing 7) 
 
 _ 4 
 A Fig. 417 
 ‘ y Left 
 4 Valley 
 Tile Fig. 416 
 Short Right : 
 Valley “< 
 Tile 
 Short 
 
 Fig. 417 Y 
 Left oe 
 Valley Tile Fig. 416 < 
 Long Right No 
 Fig. 38 Bee as i 
 Valley : 
 
 Te 
 
 Fig. 420 Fig. 372 
 Eave Tile Two-In-One Eave Tile Eave Tile 
 
 Fig. 430 
 Mansard Flashing 
 
 Fig. 379 
 End Wall Flashing 
 Note the Patented Interlocking 
 
 Device used on Edwards F 
 Metal’ Spanish®7i = The Lock is large and loose, 
 etal Spanish Tile. to allow for expansion. 
 
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THE EDWARDS MEG. CO. 
 
 CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 ay 
 
 REGULAR TILE FIXTURES 
 
 Fig. 318 Fig. 322 
 
 oa eee Fig. 397 
 Gable Finia|! Four Hip Fig. 332 , Two Hips, One Ridge, 
 Width 10”, Length 15” Finial Two Ridge, One Hip, Hip Finial 
 
 Height 17” Width 17”, Height 17° _Ridge Terminal Width 17”, Height 17’ 
 Width 17”, Height 17” 
 
 ROOF SECTION SHOWING SPANISH TILE WITH REGULAR FIXTURES 
 Please note that felt or paper 1s applied under the tile. The roof is then lined horizontally and vertically, 
 indicating space to be covered by each tile, 834"x 115g” For detailed instructions see directions for applying Spanish 
 Tile 
 
 Fig. 414 é ~ Fig. 398 
 Ridge and Hip Finish . Hip Starter 
 Covering length 24” Width 7”, Height 8’, 
 Width 7", Height 6” Length 18” 
 
 Fig. 414 is used in connection 
 
 with flashings 409, 424, 425. 
 
 Fig. 409 
 
 Fig. 424 : A Fig. 425 
 
 ; : : Ridge Flashing : . 
 Right Hip lgsnng) Covering length 24” Left Hip Flashing d 
 Covering length 12 Covering length 12 
 
 These flashings are nailed to 2 x 4 on hips and ridges (see directions for applying). Ridge and Hip finish, No. 
 414 1s placed on top of flashings and fastened with cleats. 
 
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Fig. 791 Fig. 793 Fig. 792 
 
 Gable Finial Two Ridge, One Hip, Two Hips, One Ridge 
 Width 6”, Length 12” Ridge Terminal Hip Finial 
 Height 7/2" Width 12”, Height 71/4” Width 12”, Height 74” 
 
 ROOF SECTION SHOWING SPANISH TILE WITH BUNGALOW FIXTURES 
 Please note that felt or paper 1s applied under the tile. The rcof is then lined horizontally and vertically, 
 indicating space to be covered by each tile 834 x 1198”. For detailed instructions see directions for applying Spanish 
 Tile. 
 
 Fig. 790 
 Fig. 795 Ridge and Hip Finish 
 Hip Starter Covering length 24” Four Hip 
 Width 8”, Height 5” Width 6”, Height 3” Einiat 
 Length 20” — Fig. 790 is used in connection Width 12”, Height 7/44” 
 
 with Flashings 409, 424, 425. 
 
 Fig. 425 
 Left Hip Flashing Ridge Flashing Right Hip Flashing 
 Covering length 12” Covering length 24” 
 
 Covering length 12” 
 
 These flashings are nailed to 2 x 4 on hips and ridges (see directions for applying). Ridge and Hip finish, No. 
 790 1s placed on top of flashings, and fastened with the cleats. 
 
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THE EDWARDS MFG. CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 CHINESE TILE FIXTURES 
 
 Fig. 782 
 Gable Finial 
 
 Fig. 784 
 Two Ridge and One Hip 
 Ridge Terminal 
 
 Fig. 783 
 Two Hip and One Ridge 
 Hip Finial 
 
 Roof Section showing Tile with Chinese Fixtures. 
 
 Fig. 414 
 Ridge and Hip Finish 
 Covering length 24” 
 Fig. 414 is used in connection with flashings, 424 
 
 425 and 409. 
 Width 7”, Height 6” 
 
 Fig. 781 
 Hip Starter 
 
 Fig. 424 
 Right Hip Flashing 
 Covering length 12” 
 
 Fig. 425 
 Left Hip Flashing 
 Covering length 12” 
 
 Fig. 409 
 Ridge Flashing 
 Covering length 24” 
 
 These flashings are nailed to 2 x 4 on hips and ridges (see directions for applying). Ridge and Hip finish, No. 
 414 1s placed on top of flashings, and fastened with the cleats. 
 
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THE EDWARDS MFG. CO. A CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
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 1—Entrance marquise, Bangor, Maine. 5—Highland Park Fire Station. 
 2—Kirkgard Apartments, Dallas, Texas. 6—Entrance, Central City Park, Atlanta, Georgia. 
 3—San Duarte School, California. 7—Old Mill Theatre, Dallas, Texas. 
 
 4—Anmarillo, Texas, City Auditorium. 
 
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THE EDWARDS MFG. CO. Ry CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 Architects’ Specifications for Metal Shingles 
 All pitched roofing surfaces shall be covered with Edwards 
 
 (Here insert design of shingle) 
 
 Metal Shingles, manufactured by The Edwards Manufac- 
 
 turing Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, made from........... 
 
 (Here insert whether Tin Painted (red or green), Tight-cote Galvanized, No. 9 or No. 11 
 galvanized Zinc, 9 oz. or 14 oz. Copper. 
 
 Roofing surfaces to be prepared for metal shingles by covering 
 with felt or building paper. Shingles to be applied straight 
 and true so all horizontal lines are parallel with the eaves 
 
 and the vertical lines are parallel with the rafters and at right 
 angles to the eaves. 
 
 When specifying the Old English Shingles, insist that the 
 Old English Hip and Ridge be used. 
 
 Directions for 
 
 Applying Edwards Metal Shingles 
 
 FEL 
 
 Put on a felt or paper covering on the solid board sheathing. 
 This need not be expensive felt. Ordinary building paper 
 answers the purpose very well. This is done to keep out 
 drafts which might draw moisture thru, and also to act as a 
 deadening agent. 
 
 LINE ROOF 
 
 Take a chalk line and line roof horizontally parallel with the 
 eaves—taking the covering length of the shingle. Then 
 line roof vertically at right angles to eaves, same distance as 
 covering width of shingle. 
 
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THE EDWARDS MEG. CO. A CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 EAVING THE ROOF 
 
 Begin at the lower left hand corner. The nailing flange is 
 covered by locking the next shingle in place. In laying the 
 second course, and alternate courses, begin with a half 
 shingle in order to break joints. 
 
 GINISHeAT THE EAVE 
 
 Nearly every house has a gutter. Apply the gutter first and 
 see that this gutter has a 2” or 3” flange turned up on the roof. 
 Then lay the first course of shingles, so that the ends of the 
 shingles come even with the edge of the roof. If no gutter is 
 used, let the first course project over the eaves about 1”. 
 
 HIP AND RIDGE 
 
 If our Perfect or Imperial finishes with folded apron are used, 
 they are to be applied before shingles are put on. Slide the 
 shingles into the fold. If ordinary round Ridge Roll, Hip 
 shingles or any other finish without folded apron is used, 
 apply shingles first. If our Old English Hip finish is used, put 
 on one piece for every course of shingles. The Hip finish is 
 made extra long to take care of various pitches. 
 
 Wallen? 
 
 Always use our Imperial or Perfect Valley which comes in 
 10” lengths. Apply the Valley first and fasten by nailing the 
 outer edge. In laying shingles at the Valley, cut the shingles 
 at the same angle as the Valley, about one-half inch past the 
 fold and bend the shingles into the lock or fold in the Valley. 
 Do not drive any nails in the shingles thru the Valley. 
 
 VARIOUS FLASHINGS AND FIXTURES 
 
 In order to take care of conditions around dormers, chimneys, 
 stacks, etc., use End Wall Flashing and Side Wall Flashing. 
 These are put on before the shingles are applied and the 
 shingles are bent into the fold or lock on these flashings. 
 
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THE EDWARDS MFG. CO. ee CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 EDWARDS 
 METAL 
 SHINGLES 
 
 Fig. 230 
 Old English 
 
 HESE are the five most popular 
 
 designs of Edwards Metal Shingles. 
 Edwards Metal Shingles can be furnished 
 made of Tin, painted red or green, Tight- 
 cote Galvanized and Copper Bearing Steel, 
 Zinc and Copper. Other materials are 
 also used occasionally such as Monel 
 metal, Nickel-silver or Aluminum. 
 
 You can get any of the Edwards Shingles 
 
 Fig. 209 in any material you want. 
 French Metal Slate 
 
 Fig. 157 
 Queen Anne 
 
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CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 Roof Sections and Fixtures Showing the Old English Shingles 
 
 A e. 
 
 Roof section showing 
 Old English Shingles and Fixtures 
 
 yf Hip Finish (Three Pieces) 
 
 Fig. 231 
 Hip Finish 
 Fig., 232 
 Ridge Finish 
 Fig. 234 
 Hip Finial 
 Fig. 233 
 
 Gable End Finial 
 
 Roof section showing 
 French Metal Slate with Fixtures 
 
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THE EDWARDS MEG. CO. Ry CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 ROOF SECTIONS | AND SS ete Pens 
 
 nee 
 
 een eran Esp: 805 
 Continuous Ridge and Hip Finish 
 with Lock 
 
 Continuous Ridge and Hip Finish 
 with Nailing Flange 
 
 Roof section showing 
 Queen Anne Metal Shingles 
 
 ~ “Fiat 806 
 Ornamental Continuous Ridge and Hip 
 Finish with Nailing Flange 
 
 Fig. 405 
 Two Hips and One Ridge 
 Finial 
 
 Fig. 401 
 Gable Finial 
 
 "Fig. 807 
 Ornamental Continuous Ridge and Hip 
 Finish with Lock 
 
 - 2 
 Fig 402 
 Four Hip Finial 
 
 Hip Starter 
 
 Fig. 404 
 Two ae and One Hip Roof section showing anc Metal Shingles 
 inial 
 
THE EDWARDS MFG. CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 GENERAL FIXTURES 
 
 Fig. 362 
 Imperial Hip Finish 
 with Lock 
 
 es 
 
 Fig. 412 
 Perfect Ridge Finish 
 with Lock and Gutter 
 
 Roof section showing Temco Metal Shingles. 
 
 Fig. 440 
 Imperial Hip Capping 
 with Lock 
 
 j — 
 Fig. 360 
 
 Hip Shingles 
 4" x 8” and 5” x 12” 
 
 Fig. 427 
 Sidewall Flashing 
 
 Fig. 361 
 Imperial Valley 
 Fig. 1557 F 
 Finial Fig. 396 
 15” High Gable Finish 
 
 Fig. 428 
 Gable End Flashing 
 
 Fig. 1400-A 
 
 Fig. 366 
 Finial End Wall Flashing 
 
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THE EDWARDS MFG. CO. RSS. 
 
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 A CINCINNATI OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 || APPLICATION Of METAL 
 || SAINGLES AND OLD ENGLISH 
 SHIR FINISH, SEROR oe 
 
 = i ee 
 
 OnE Piece Or Alp 
 
 be CONSTICUCTION OF Se hee Pons FLASHING 
 
 | 
 
 EOWARDS PATENT Bie | Awo CounTér FLASNING WITH 
 “INTERLOCKING Device || Mera. Suiaues 
 
 NG 
 
 MeTAOD OF FINISHING 
 WALLEY, UsiNG IMPERIAL INO 
 PERFECT VALLEY. — 
 
SIDE WALL FLASHING. 
 
 Seawist? ILE ROOF 
 RIDGEFIVISH USED Ov FRONT AND 
 
 W1Tt] STRAWS) 
 TLE 
 
 Comwection win Spas THLE 
 
THE EDWARDS MEG. CO. RS CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 RIDGE FLASHING, Fig 409 
 
 AND Pipge FUNISHK Fs. W4 
 
 PEF 
 
 Se 
 
METHOD OF APPLYING FIELD TILE 
 RecvLaRe Slip LHS 
 AWD. FLASAINGS 
 
 DETAIL . DETAIL 
 
 DETAIL SHOWING 4 DEAE SHOWS 
 BUNGALOW Fannie REGULAR Hie FIWISA 
 
 LLLP - FINISFL 
 
 Flip FINISH 
 Lig WY 
 
 METHOD OF APPLYING FIELD TILE 
 AND BUNGALOW, 
 Alp FLASHING AND AlP FINISH 
 
SECTION SHOWING AOw TO LOCK 
 VALLEY. TILE O\~ VALLES; 
 
 2 FLASHING 
 
 MMETPIOD OF FLASHING 
 AROOWD CATMUME 
 
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 CINCINNATI, 
 
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THE EDWARDS MFG. CO. 
 
 CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S. A. 
 
 Guide and Rules for Estimating Roof Surfaces 
 for Spanish Tile 
 
 Refer to floor plan and elevations on opposite page, showing S. K. Reynold’s residence, 
 Baldwin, L. I., New York. Length of rafter is measured on the elevation. In this 
 case it is 10 feet, and this dimension is noted on the roof plan. (See photograph on 
 page 17.) 
 
 First figure the surface of the main part of the roof, which is 48 feet long. Multiply 
 this with rafter on each side of the ridge. Then figure the two projections in the 
 front and the one in the rear in the same manner. 
 
 The result will be as follows: 
 
 MWiaiMR@OME. 00... 66... eee. 48’ x 20’— 960 sq. ft. 
 2 Projections—each............ 4" x 20’—160 sq. ft. 
 Be PROTEC HOI as rth tt ek eS Se S: x 16128 sq. ft. 
 Total Roof Surface....... 1248 sq. ft. 
 Add waste—one square foot for each lineal 
 FOOtIOnIND mew att as. Pe 52 
 Total number of squares required... ........ 1300 @ $13.00 $169.00 
 
 Made up as follows: 
 10 sqs. and 87 pieces Field Tile No. 367. 
 
 ExTRAS: 
 1 sq. and 19 pieces Eave Tile No. 369—113 lin. ft..@ $0.05—$5.65 
 72 mieees Vomey Tile R No.416 ............4.. @ .05-- 3.60 
 pempiecessV allcy Lilet NO: 417 sae... 0. eS. @ .05— 3.60 
 mepicces-oicewall, Lile Nov300\.1..5, os od x. 0c. Gm 05—. 10 
 e2npieces: Games Lile No, 400 acd. ones ee. @ .05— 1.60 
 Pecalbtom extract ters eR ee ey ee $14.55 
 FIxTURES: 
 pominetee VallevsINo. 381. ai nn.. eee oh s @ $0.15—10.80 
 
 72 lin. ft. Ridge No. 414 and Flashings No. 409...@ .30—21.60 
 40 lin. ft. Hip No. 414 and Flashings No. 424-425.@ .30—12.00 
 
 DEE AIS INO WOO Jee kM cates sole oc. @ 3.00—15.00 
 HOBELIOWOCar ters INOO393 mi ok me eit oe tec @ 1.00—10.00 
 2ft. sidewall Flashings No, 427....... 1... @ .05— .10 
 37ic Gable Mlashings Nor428..)6.. 0. . ces. 22! @ .05— 1.60 
 4 ft. End Wall Flashings No. 379............. @ .15— .60 
 wees fb 5/0 
 Total cost of Galvanized Tile and Fixtures.............. $29) 225) 
 
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THE EDWARDS MFG. CO. Ry CINCINNATI, OHIO, U.S.A. 
 
 OTHERS @ DE Gis 
 
 In addition to Spanish Tile and Shingles we also manufacture 
 Stamped, Pressed and Spun Metal work for all industrial 
 purposes: 
 
 Plain, Corrugated and Galvanized Sheets 
 Barn Roofing 
 
 Cornices 
 
 Filling Stations 
 
 Fire-proof Doors and Shutters 
 
 Gutters and Conductor Pipes 
 and Fittings 
 
 Garages 
 
 Hollow Metal Windows 
 Metal Ceilings 
 
 Keyridge Lath for Partitions 
 Metal Awnings 
 
 Marquise 
 
 Portable Buildings 
 
 Tin Clad and Kalamein Doors 
 Sheet Metal Stampings 
 Siding 
 
 Skylights 
 
 Theatre and Store Fronts 
 Ventilators 
 
 Zinc Ornaments 
 
 and Building Materials made from steel, zinc, copper, 
 aluminum, brass, monel metal and nickel silver. 
 
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