Bob Raleigh is the president and owner of Renaissance Historic Exteriors, an internationally recognized historic restoration contractor with numerous industry awards and accolades. With more than 30 years of industry experience, he is considered one of the foremost experts in historic commercial and residential restorations. He holds a degree from the University of Dubuque in business economics and is a board member of the National Slate Association.
Blog Post by Bob Raleigh
Bob Raleigh
Jul 31, 2026, 9:27:32 AM
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How to Care for the Roof of Your Historic Home in Every Season
When you have a historic home, an hour of examining, four times a year, prevents most ...
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Bob Raleigh
Jun 25, 2026, 10:21:52 AM
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How Our In-House Copper Studio Helps Move Historic Restorations Forward
Historic restoration projects are rarely simple. Between preserving original character, ...
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Bob Raleigh
Jun 4, 2026, 9:46:10 AM
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Restoring Occupied Commercial Properties Like Churches and Courthouses
Keeping a historic courthouse, church, or house museum open while you restore it is a ...
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Bob Raleigh
Mar 31, 2026, 12:26:31 PM
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FAQ: What to Expect from the Renaissance Historic Property Inspection Process
Bob Raleigh
Mar 9, 2026, 3:13:21 PM
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Renaissance’s Restoration of the Green County Courthouse Recognized By NRCA’s Professional Roofing
MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Renaissance Historic Exteriors was featured in the National Roofing ...
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Bob Raleigh
Feb 26, 2026, 2:20:53 PM
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Why Should Experience Modification Rate Be a Factor When Hiring a Historic Restoration Contractor?
MAIN POINTS: Experience modification rate (EMR) is calculated by comparing a company’s ...
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Bob Raleigh
Feb 4, 2026, 11:15:56 AM
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Why Ice Dam Removal Is Important for Maintaining Historic Homes
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Bob Raleigh
Jan 14, 2026, 1:21:17 PM
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What to Know About Chimney Flashing and Historic Home Preservation
Homeowners don’t often think about chimney flashing — the topic usually only comes up ...
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Bob Raleigh
Jan 13, 2026, 8:44:19 AM
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Renaissance’s Restoration of the Hillsdale County Courthouse Featured in Metal Roofing Magazine
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Bob Raleigh
Dec 10, 2025, 4:25:12 PM
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Another 100 Years: A Look At Our Restoration of the Historic Hillsdale County Courthouse
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