[MassHistPres] Architectural Shingles

Wed Jun 24 14:59:17 EDT 2009

Newton generally finds them preferable to 3 tab or other asphalt shingles, regardless of the house architectural style.? I agree with the opinion regarding blending with the exterior on a shingle home and would be interested in hearing other options if anyone has any to offer.? Color of roof materials is excluded from review in Newton.

Brian Lever

City of Newton

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From: Kristi Chase <KChase at somervillema.gov>
To: Garrett Laws <copperandslate at gmail.com>
Cc: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Sent: Wed, Jun 24, 2009 12:18 pm
Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Architectural Shingles

On a Shingle style house, the roof should blend with the walls with shingles applied in a similar pattern to the walls.? Irregular shingles that do not match the walls really stand out.?? The house is stained a dark brown.? In this case, a lighter shingle would be extremely prominent and may negatively impact one's perception of the historic character of the building.

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I want to hear about other municipalities approaches to the requests for architectural shingles on various specific types of buildings.

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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 

617-625-6600 x2525 

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From: Garrett Laws [mailto:copperandslate at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 12:03 PM
To: Kristi Chase
Cc: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Architectural Shingles

Kristi,

Do you have a picture of the roof? Has anyone talked with the homeowner regarding the effect of a lighter colored roof on the temperature of the attic space and living space?

?http://www.tamko.com/BlankPopUpPage/tabid/193/ControlType/articleDisplay/itemid/3806/Default.aspx?? This link is to a color more similar to cedar shakes... (more similar being key).

Here is another option... http://www.certainteed.com/products/roofing/residential/317920# 

With these shingles I personally feel that color will make a larger difference than the specific style unless you get really unique. 

Garrett

On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 11:21 AM, Kristi Chase <KChase at somervillema.gov> wrote:

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 

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Cheers,
Garrett

Garrett Laws, Manager
The Copper & Slate Company
Fine Roofing and Exterior Finish Carpentry
238A Calvary Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Ph: (781) 893-1916
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