[MassHistPres] Architectural Shingles

[Jeffrey Gonyeau]

I have just approved a product manufactured by CertainTeed for a mansard
roof installation. The line is called "Hatteras" and it is a 40-yr,
single-layer (i.e. not built-up, "architectural"), three-tab asphalt product
whose tabs have a vertical proportion that is more similar to slate tiles
than typical three-tab shingles.

We chose a dark, charcoal/green color ("Stormy Night") and specified that
they be installed with a reveal a bit smaller than that recommended by the
manufacturer, which diminishes the slightly-too-dramatic, built-in shadow
effect in the shingle aggregate coloring that attempts to make them appear
more three-dimensional. 

It's very interesting to see the existing conventional three-tabs next to
the new shingles on the mansard and to observe how the relatively shallow
reveal and horizontal emphasis of the older material affects one's
perception of the height and proportions of the mansard.

The CertainTeed website is www.certainteed.com if you'd like to check out
the product.

Best,

Jeffrey Gonyeau

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Jeffrey Gonyeau
Senior Project Manager
 
Historic Boston Incorporated
3 School Street
Boston, MA 02108
Tel. (617) 227-4679
Fax (617) 742-7431
jtg at historicboston.org
www.historicboston.org
 

-----Original Message-----
From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu
[mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] On Behalf Of Sullivan, Charles M.
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 1:15 PM
To: sbragdon at comcast.net; masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Cc: HDC at acton-ma.gov
Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Architectural Shingles

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-----
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[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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