[MassHistPres] MassHistPres Digest, Vol 57, Issue 18

[Pam Howland]

Hello, All:
Appreciating the issues raised here for manufactured materials as a
substitute for original wood, I would like to point out that if a Town
utilized Demolition Delay ordinances allowing dismantling of buildings, the
supply of original materials could be offered locally.
*Deconstruction,* instead
of demolition, is a best practice for historic preservationists.
Irreplaceable components can be rescued from landfills for reuse.

For more information, go to buildreuse.org.

Pam

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> Has anyone had the request to use LP lap siding. A manufactured siding
> that looks  just like a clapboard but is not wood. We here in Townsend have
> a request to use this material due to the lack of wood clapboards available
> and the great cost increase.  Has anyone seen these new fangled
> clapboards?Thank you muchAlisaTownsend Historic District Commission
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> From: "Roughan, Michael" <Michael.Roughan at hdrinc.com>
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> Alisa,
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> The Hopkinton Historical Commission has acquiesced to the use of modern
> composite materials that simulate wood. We have made this decision based on
> the lack of available old growth cedar / fir and other durable natural
> materials. This has allowed restoration contractors to use Hardiboard, LP
> siding, Azek trim, simulated slate and other manufactured materials that
> simulate natural materials. Coating of these products with non-voc, water
> borne paints is also a consideration. Perhaps this is heresy but we’re
> looking at the Long Game where the retention of historic properties must be
> accomplished without significant maintenance premiums.
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> We have two structures in town where we’ve tried to use natural cedar
> shakes for roofing. Both were installed about 15 years ago and one has
> already been replaced (Gazebo) and the second (McFarland Sanger House) is
> showing signs of cupping and deterioration of the cedar. Of course, if
> either installation were done with better materials and correctly
> installed, we would not be in this predicament and there are restoration
> contractors that can do a good job. My point is that installation of
> traditional materials requires a level of investment and commitment to
> detail that is well above the average contractors general expertise and
> that compromising through the use of composite materials provides a buffer
> that hopefully allows sustainability of our historical resources.
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> …..Mike
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> Michael Roughan, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP
> Chairman
> Hopkinton Historical Commission
> 18 Main St
> Hopkinton, Ma. 01748
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> Has anyone had the request to use LP lap siding. A manufactured siding
> that looks  just like a clapboard but is not wood. We here in Townsend have
> a request to use this material due to the lack of wood clapboards available
> and the great cost increase.  Has anyone seen these new fangled clapboards?
> Thank you much
> Alisa
> Townsend Historic District Commission
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