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Architectural Details
Architectural details help convey the historic and architectural significance of Replacement
historic buildings, and should be preserved. The method that requires least piece
intervention is expected.
6.2 Maintain significant architectural details.
a. Retain and treat exterior stylistic features and examples of
skilled craftsmanship with sensitivity.
b. Employ preventive measures such as rust removal, caulking and
repainting.
Patch, piece-in, splice, consolidate or otherwise
upgrade deteriorated features using recognized
6.3 Repair, rather than replace, significant architectural preservation methods.
details if they are damaged.
a. Document the location of a historic feature that must be
removed to be repaired so it may be repositioned accurately.
b. Patch, piece-in, splice, consolidate or otherwise upgrade
deteriorated features using recognized preservation methods.
c. Do not remove or alter distinctive architectural details that are
in good condition or that can be repaired.
6.4 Reconstruct an architectural feature accurately if it
cannot be repaired.
a. Use a design that is substantiated by physical or pictorial
evidence to avoid creating a misrepresentation of the building’s Document the location of a historic feature that
must be removed to be repaired so it may be
history. repositioned accurately.
b. Use the same kind of material as the historic detail. However, an
alternative material may be considered if it:
» Has proven durability
» Has a size, shape, texture and finish that conveys the visual
appearance of the historic feature
» Is located in a place that is remote from view or direct physical
contact
c. Do not add architectural details that were not part of the
historic structure. For example, decorative millwork shall not
be added to a building if it was not a historic feature as doing so Maintain significant architectural details.
would convey a false history.
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