120-Year-Old Minnesota Brick Home Gets a New Metal Roof
There is something deeply satisfying about seeing a historic Minnesota home protected for the next generation without losing the character that made it special in the first place.
This beautiful brick home, standing strong for roughly 120 years, is currently receiving a brand-new standing seam metal roof from Minnesota Metal Exteriors. While the project is still in progress and awaiting the final ridge cap installation, the transformation is already dramatic.
The homeowners are ecstatic.
The new roof gives the home a cleaner, sharper appearance that feels modern and refined, yet it does not overpower or distract from the historic brick architecture. Instead, the dark standing seam metal complements the old masonry perfectly, almost as though the house was always meant to wear this style of roof.
Why Metal Roofing Makes Sense in Minnesota
Minnesota weather is not gentle on homes.
Heavy snow loads, ice dams, freeze-thaw cycles, high winds, spring storms, summer heat, and years of moisture exposure can slowly wear down traditional roofing systems. A properly installed metal roof helps defend both the interior and exterior of the home against those conditions.
For older homes especially, that protection matters.
A standing seam metal roof helps:
- Reduce the risk of leaks during heavy rain and snow melt
- Protect historic framing and interior materials from moisture intrusion
- Handle Minnesota snow loads more effectively
- Resist wind damage better than many traditional roofing materials
- Minimize long-term maintenance concerns
- Provide decades of reliable protection
Metal roofing can also help prevent the cycle of water infiltration that slowly damages brick mortar, fascia, soffits, and older wood structures over time. Protecting the roof means protecting the entire building envelope beneath it.
Preserving History While Building for the Future
One of the best parts of projects like this is seeing how modern materials can work hand-in-hand with historic construction.
This home still carries the craftsmanship and proportions of another era, but now it has a roofing system designed to help protect it through Minnesota’s toughest seasons for decades to come.
We look forward to sharing final photos once the ridge cap is installed and the project is fully complete.
