[MassHistPres] Roof types

[Sullivan, Charles M.]

In administering Cambridge's historic districts we stayed strong for three-tabs until just last week, when the Commission approved a roof replacement with architectural shingles. The Commission took this step based mainly on product quality (although the evidence is mostly anecdotal) but also on contractor and owner preferences. The relatively subdued patten and appearance of Certaineed's Landmark Pro line was considered to be more appropriate than some others.

The Commission also understood that three-tabs were not introduced until the early 20th century, and our preference for them today may be based more on familiarity than their appropriateness for older buildings.

Charles Sullivan
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Charles Sullivan, Executive Director
Cambridge Historical Commission
831 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Mass.  02139

From: MassHistPres <masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu> On Behalf Of Holly Backus
Sent: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 11:04 AM
To: MassHistPres at cs.umb.edu
Subject: [MassHistPres] Roof types

Good Morning,

Happy Election Day!

I am curious on what other historic districts guidance is for asphalt roof - the "3 tab vs. Architectural" debate.
Any info you could share, would be most appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Holly E. Backus
Preservation Planner**
Local CLG Coordinator
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Coordinator

Town of Nantucket
Planning & Land Use Services
2 Fairgrounds Road
Nantucket, MA 02554

Tel: 508-325-7587 X 7026
Fax: (508)-325-5346
hbackus at nantucket-ma.gov<mailto:hbackus at nantucket-ma.gov>

Check out our adopted "Resilient Nantucket" Design Guidelines:
RESILIENT NANTUCKET: Designed for Adaptation<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nantucket-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/4064?fileID=31923__;!!GolgDdAAPFHvrrz0!ZCJaqHK_9DG5NTZqa0N-Zi5HbRJopbTyUy67OQit7HImMsdmqza1WLlpq1d9D2d8fvcrTDnV2J5cReD8B5VXJBdPRbyojtM$>
**Staff liaison to the Nantucket Historic District Commission (HDC)
& Nantucket Historical Commission (NHC)

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