Gator Metal Roofing Seeks Oldest Metal Roof in the Carolinas

Gator Metal Roofing, a metal roofing company based in Garner, North Carolina, has initiated a campaign called "The Search for the Oldest Metal Roof in the Carolinas." The company is asking residents, historians, and preservation groups across both states to identify and nominate the oldest metal roof still in service on a qualifying structure.

The public hunt aims to discover and document historic metal roofs that may have endured for over a century, surviving various weather conditions and generations of occupants. Gator Metal Roofing seeks to highlight these resilient structures and their associated histories.

Participants are encouraged to investigate old photographs, property records, family histories, and local archives for potential candidates. The company is particularly interested in roofs with documented histories and compelling stories, whether they are found on homes, barns, churches, or historic buildings. The search does not begin with a predetermined age requirement, allowing participants to present evidence of existing roofs' ages.

Gator Metal Roofing will review nominations and investigate promising candidates, potentially consulting with historical or roofing experts for verification. The company plans to document selected discoveries through photography and video, sharing the most compelling stories found. The search also aims to foster friendly competition between North and South Carolina to see which state yields the oldest verified roof.