[MassHistPres] Architectural Shingles

[Aaron Marcavitch]

All,

On Nantucket the HDC has been waivering in its support of architectual shingles (yes, the arch
style are more "wood shingle" like because they go up and down, but they also have some major
variations in color from shingle to shingle - while the 3-tab is flat and more even) in the
historic core.  They have approved some arch shingles as full black as it doesn't make the roof
stand out.  However in the out lying areas the HDC has approved other colors.  

I would agree that three tabs are innocuous but I dont know how the HDC will continue to rule on
that issue.

Aaron
Nantucket Historical Commission

--- "Sullivan, Charles M." <csullivan at cambridgema.gov> wrote:

> We also strongly prefer conventional three-tab shingles, preferably in a neutral color like
> charcoal (not black), and we require an application for a Certificate if the owner wants to
> install anything else. 
> 
> Architectural shingles are a relatively recent innovation that make a modern design statement;
> they don't really resemble any traditional material like wood or slate. Three-tabs are innocuous
> and have been around since the early 20th century.
> 
> ________________________________
> Charles M. Sullivan, Executive Director
> Cambridge Historical Commission
> 831 Massachusetts Avenue
> Cambridge, Mass.  02139
> 617 349-4684 voice, 349-3116 fax
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu
> [mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu]On Behalf Of Anne Forbes
> Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 2:26 PM
> To: sbragdon at comcast.net; masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
> Cc: HDC at acton-ma.gov
> Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Architectural Shingles
> 
> 
> Susan--
> 
> The Acton bylaw includes the exclusions for in-kind replacement or "color of 
> material used on roofs," but if an applicant wants to replace 3-tab shingles 
> with "architectural," our commission does require an application and a 
> Certificate of Appropriateness.
> 
> Since there are many different styles, we ask to see samples and/or 
> manufacturers' cut sheets.  Then we approve a shingle that we feel is 
> reasonably compatible with the character of the building and the district, 
> but at the same time we make it clear that 3-tab shingles are preferred. 
> (Though I've heard that fewer manufacturers will be making them in the 
> future.)
> 
> Anne Forbes
> Acton HDC
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Susan Bragdon" <sbragdon at comcast.net>
> To: <masshistpres at cs.umb.edu>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 11:33 AM
> Subject: [MassHistPres] Architectural Shingles
> 
> 
> >
> > I am looking for input as to other Historic Districts feelings on
> > architectural shingles vs the 3 tab asphalt.  I am on the Marblehead
> > Historic Districts Commission and more and more people are looking for the
> > AS.  Any input would be great.  Thank you.
> >
> > Susan Bragdon
> > Marblehead Historic Districts Commission Member
> >
> >
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