Sherie Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Has anyone else had a problem with the half sized diamond shaped speed shingles not being the same design/shape they used to be? I recently ordered 3 bundles, and when I received the order, one was the shape I have been using, but the other two were smaller diamonds and not at all usable on the house I am doing. I tried to contact the company asking if they still had any of the "old" style, but never received a response. I am at a complete stop on the roof, checking to see if anyone has the older ones for sale. Any suggestions that I can try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Weird! How did you try to contact them? Sometimes their email inbox fills up and it takes a little while for them to get back to people. I had some diamonds left over but I think I used them all up on my Victorianna. There's a chance I have a few loose strips. If so I'd be happy to send them to you, but it's probably not going to be enough to make a difference. I'll check and let you know. If you're not able to get this resolved or the style has changed permanently, my suggestion is to trace one of your existing shingle strips onto posterboard (if you're painting them) or wood veneer (if you're staining), and then cut them out with scissors. Actually, looking at the store page, the bottom ones look like hex shingles. So maybe they just sent you the wrong ones: https://shop.greenleafdollhouses.com/half-scale-laser-cut-hex-shaped-speed-shingle-strips/ One more thought -- depending on how much you've already shingled and the look you're going for, you could do something decorative with the hex shingles. Other people have done a nicer job of this than me, but here's how I used up my remaining diamond shingles on the Victorianna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherie Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 Aww, thank you! I did send an email, so maybe waiting a week wasn't long enough. Most of the roof is done, and I glued the living daylights out of it, so I'm kind of stuck. I did try using a scrap I had left as a template, and I was able to make a very close facsimile that will work in a pinch. Just need to set up an assembly line! I absolutely love what you did on your roof, but this was my first house and I didn't know enough to do anything fancy. (I am making it in memory of my oldest sister who always wanted a doll house and never got one), The new ones are ALMOST hex shaped, and ALMOST diamonds- kind of a wierd cross of the two. I will use them on my next project, but it is too late for this one. I really appreciate your encouragement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I checked, and I don't have any extras. Hope you hear back from Greenleaf soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Man Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Hello Sherie, I just sent you an email. Nothing has changed with the designs. The pictures you posted are of two different types of shingles; the top is our Half Scale Laser Cut Diamond Shaped Speed Shingle Strips and the bottom is our Half Scale Laser Cut Hex Shaped Speed Shingle Strips. You ordered them both on SEP 23 order #28032 (two hex and three diamond). I have resent you a copy of this invoice. Did you receive something different? If not, please use the email I sent to let me know how I can further help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Whew, I'm glad to hear the shape hasn't changed! I love the diamond shingles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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