[MassHistPres] Asphalt roof shingles

[Sullivan, Charles M.]

Our stock response is that architectural shingles are a modern contrivance that do not usually resemble any traditional building material or roof treatment. When the existing roof is covered with asphalt shingles, we will almost automatically approve replacement with three-tab shingles in charcoal gray because they are neutral and unobtrusive. (We understand that three-tabs have only been around for a century, but in some cases that qualifies them as traditional too.) Anything else requires debate.

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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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From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu [mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] On Behalf Of Jane Guy
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 1:44 PM
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Subject: [MassHistPres] Asphalt roof shingles

Hi Everyone,

I am interested in collecting several local historical commission's
policies with regard to asphalt shingles.  Specifically, I would like to
know how your Commissions feel about 3-tab versus architectural
shingles.  If you have written guidelines on this topic, I would love a
copy.  If not, an email back would be great.

Thanks!
Jane

Jane A. Guy
Assistant Community Development Director
City of Salem
Department of Planning & Community Development
120 Washington St., 3rd Floor
Salem, MA  01970
978-745-9595, Ext. 5685
(F) 978-740-0404
jguy at salem.com
www.salem.com <http://www.salem.com/>


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