Project Highlight – Kaller Roofing

Contractor: Kaller Roofing – West Conshohockon, PA

Kaller Roofing, based in West Conshohocken, PA, is a trusted name in the roofing industry, known for its commitment to quality craftsmanship in roofing, carpentry and masonry. Kaller Roofing has been in business for over 80 years and has built a reputation for excellence in residential, commercial, and historical roofing projects. They have extensive expertise in historical roof restoration, helping to preserve the architectural integrity of older buildings while providing modern durability as you can see from this project below

Ray Kaller stopped in Stortz Tools for some roofing supplies and was nice enough to invite us to a local jobsite.

Project Scope

The house is a historical residence that was built in the 19th century. It is located in Newtown, PA which has many old buildings and a strong history connecting back to the Revolutionary war. It is common to see old tin, standing seam roofs as well as slate in the area.

Job:

Restore home to its original slate roof – Tear off existing asphalt shingles – replace rotted decking / framing – reroof shingled areas with Slate – reroof front porch roof with standing seam copper.

Materials Used:

20″ x 10″ North Country Slate

20oz Copper Sheets

50/50 (Tin/Lead) Solder

Shout out to Mike Austin for his skilled copper work.

Here you can see laid down seams that are tied into the standing seam hips.

 

Custom copper chimney caps were soldered on site.

 

Getting started with the counter flashing. Cutting out the mortar joints and fitting the copper pieces.

Here’s a trick for anyone out there struggling to keep their copper looking fresh and clean by the end of the job.

Try Bar keepers Friend. Just sprinkle the power on and wash it off to get a sparkling clean look at the end of your project.

Kaller is clearly a company that uses Slate roof brackets. Looks like a few could be replaced at this point :).

At John Stortz & Son we sell Slate Roof Brackets as well as their Replacement Tongues. In stock and ready to ship

Kaller Roofing 

If you need a dependable contractor in PA, Delaware, or NJ that has been in the business for 85+ years, call Kaller & Sons Contractors. You wont be disappointed.

 

A Word about North Country Slate

North Country Slate is a premium roofing material known for its exceptional durability, lasting over 100 years with minimal maintenance. It withstands harsh weather, is fire-resistant, and outperforms traditional materials like asphalt. This makes it a long-term, reliable roofing solution.

Beyond durability, it offers timeless beauty and historical authenticity, available in various natural colors and textures to suit any architectural style. Sourced from Canadian quarries, it’s ideal for heritage restorations and eco-friendly, requiring minimal processing and fully recyclable. North Country Slate combines longevity, aesthetics, and sustainability, making it a top choice for quality roofing projects.