[MassHistPres] Question about use of "Azak" or other synthetic polymer based products

[Judy Neiswander]

 Fellow Historic District Commissioners;

Our Commission is often asked to allow the use of "Azak" or other synthetic
polymer based products in moist areas in lieu of lumber. Most often
requested are applications at the base water table adjacent to the grade,
and for fascias and soffit material backing up gutters at the roof eave.
When painted this material is indistinguishable from wood of similar
dimensions.

Neither the Park Service nor MHC prohibit use and we are interested how
other Historic Commissions have handled these requests. We would like to
set a policy for our 'Guidelines'.

Thank you for your advice.

Judy Neiswander,
Commissioner,
Town of Dedham Historic Districts Commission and Historical Commission.
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