[MassHistPres] Architectural Shingles

[Jane Guy]

The Salem Historical Commission has been struggling with applications
for architectural shingles (usually denying them).  We are working on
revising our draft guidelines and I will send you the current draft
directly to your email.  The Commission has recently approved GAF/Elk
Grand Slate roof in Bristol Gray which is a compromise between 3 tab and
architectural.

 
 
Jane A. Guy
Assistant Community Development Director
City of Salem
Department of Planning & Community Development
120 Washington St., 3rd Floor
Salem, MA  01970
978-619-5685
(F) 978-740-0404
jguy at salem.com
www.salem.com
 

   
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:21:41 -0400
From: "Kristi Chase" <KChase at somervillema.gov>
Subject: [MassHistPres] Architectural Shingles

Does anyone have any recommendations for architectural shingles for the
roof of a Shingle style home?  The owner would like to use Tamko
Heritage XL shingles to replace red 3-tab asphalt shingles.
http://www.tamko.com/BlankPopUpPage/tabid/193/ControlType/articleDisplay
/itemid/3808/Default.aspx. This is a definite upgrade from the existing
conditions, but to my mind less than optimal.

Thanks,

Kristi Chase
Preservation Planner
Historic Preservation Commission
Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development City Hall
93 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA  02143
617-625-6600 x2525