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6.13 Repair original roof materials and features, and replace
only when necessary.
a. Patch and replace damaged areas of an existing roof.
b. Retain and repair roof detailing, including gutters and
downspouts.
c. Repoint a chimney that exhibits loss of moisture due to
structural problems or moisture penetration.
6.14 Use new roof materials that convey a scale and texture
similar to those used traditionally.
a. Use materials that are consistent with the architectural style of
the structure.
b. Use materials with a similar texture, pattern and finish to the
original.
c. Maintain a similar color and scale to the original materials when Preserve functional and decorative roof features,
replacing roof materials. including original dormers, chimneys and eaves.
6.15 Avoid adding conjectural features on the roof of a
historic building.
a. Adding a widow’s walk (an ornate railing around the roof ridge)
on a house where there is no evidence one existed creates
a false impression of the home’s original appearance, and is
inappropriate.
TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL ROOF FORMS IN STATE COLLEGE’S HISTORIC DISTRICTS
Hipped roof Gambrel roof
Gabled roof
Clipped gable/ Shed roof Cross-gabled roof
Jerkinhead roof
CHAPTER 6 • TREATMENT OF HISTORIC RESOURCES • ADVISORY 71
