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Renaissance’s restoration work on the historic Hillsdale County Courthouse in Hillsdale, Michigan, was featured in the December issue of Metal Roofing Magazine. The profile offered a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at how Renaissance restored the 125-year-old structure and the superior care and craftsmanship that went into preserving this community landmark.
After more than 100 years of service to the community, the original roof had sustained significant wear and tear, and the initial inspection revealed that several other exterior components were also in need of repair.
We were selected to do the roof work, but we had cautioned the county that there were other issues invisible to us but not included in the bid package and probably significant unforeseen damages
Bob Raleigh -president and owner of Renaissance Historic Exteriors
Aside from replacing the Spanish clay tile roof, Renaissance restored a number of other exterior components, including an integrated metal gutter system, wood framing, copper dome, and clock tower.
Through the custom fabrication of maintenance‑free copper for the courthouse’s domes and gutter systems, along with the complete restoration of its clay tile roof, Renaissance delivered high‑quality repair work that maintained the historic integrity of the structure while also fortifying the courthouse for another 100 years of service.
When an old structure starts to show its age, restoring it with these new components that are true and keep the building water-tight is really satisfying, It’s a great accomplishment to be able to return this structure to the community to enjoy for another century
Bob Raleigh -president and owner of Renaissance Historic Exteriors
The project was also recently featured in Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine, and the project was also awarded a 2025 North American Copper in Architecture Award for exceptional copper work.
With Renaissance's Magellan Building Assessment and Monarch Elite Process, historic property owners can rest easy knowing the spirit and legacy of their structure is in experienced, capable hands.