[MassHistPres] MassHistPres Digest, Vol 70, Issue 7 - Durable Small Outdoor Memorials

[Garrett Laws]

Try putting a sealant over the entire painted sign once it's finished,
polyurethane maybe.

Garrett
Copper & Slate

On Saturday, December 10, 2011, D. Mauch <dmauch at verizon.net> wrote:
> Let's get back to the original inquiry and that was a question with
respect to memorial plaques, not trim on houses or fences.  I make
presentations across New England and virtually 100% of the time when I
present a hand-painted signboards versus  vinyl lettering, members of
historical commissions cannot tell the difference.  The primary difference
of course is that after 5 years the paint begins to peel while the vinyl
lettering still looks fresh.
> It is important to stay focused on what is of "historical significance"
and what is a "marker" pointing towards the significance itself.
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> On Dec 9, 2011, at 4:07 PM, heartwood restoration wrote:
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> i appreciate you sharing your 2 cents........my oposition to vinyl is
twofold--it is toxic during manufacture & cannot be recylced...personally,
i think it's very unattractive....you've seen those plastic fences that
shine in the presence of the sun and headlights....egad!
>
> as ever......
> ......jade
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leo Greene
> To: jade at heartwoodrestoration.com ; dmauch at verizon.net ;
masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 2:21 PM
> Subject: Re: Re: [MassHistPres] MassHistPres Digest, Vol 70,Issue 7 -
Durable Small Outdoor Memorials
> Perhaps so Jade, but my understanding here is that they are
merely plaques in town parks (not historic landmarks) commemorating
people.  In this case, I wouldn't think Azek or Vinyl connotes disrespect
any more than any other material.  Of course, any marker (of any material)
can be ugly depending on the design, in which case I'd call it ugly rather
than disrespectful.
>
> The most respectful thing to do is procure attractive and durable markers
so these folks will be recognized and remembered for years to come.
>
> my 2 cents.
> Leo Greene
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> On 12/09/11, heartwood restoration<jade at heartwoodrestoration.com> wrote:
>
> i would say that using vinyl or azek composite material and the
like would be disrespectful to an historic landmark...
>
> jade l. mortimer
> heartwood window restoration
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: D. Mauch
> To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 12:35 PM
> Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] MassHistPres Digest, Vol 70, Issue 7 -
Durable Small Outdoor Memorials
>
> D. Mauch
> dmauch at verizon.net
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