[MassHistPres] Architectural Shingles

[Jeffrey Gonyeau]

Whoops! A minor correction to my CertainTeed posting. The color of the
CertainTeed shingles that we approved was "Outer Banks," not "Stormy Night."
Some of the shades are pretty awful, but the color of the mostly charcoal
Outer Banks shingles is really quite neutral in "real life."

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
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[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.

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Charles M. Sullivan, Executive Director
Cambridge Historical Commission
831 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Mass.  02139
617 349-4684 voice, 349-3116 fax


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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

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From: "Susan Bragdon" <sbragdon at comcast.net>
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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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