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TreaTmenT of His Toric resources

b u i l d i n g e l e m e n t s a n d m a t e R i a l s

Historic wall materials should be repaired and preserved wherever
possible. If the material is damaged, then limited replacement,
which matches the original, should be considered. These
materials should never be covered or subjected to harsh cleaning
treatments. Preserving original building materials and limiting
replacement to only portions that are deteriorated beyond repair
reduces the demand for, and environmental impacts from, the
production of new materials and thus is sound sustainability policy
as well.

Exterior Building Walls
A building generally presents four elevations. These often are
key character-defining elements of a property, but the degree
of significance may vary from wall to wall. The front is the most
important aspect of a building, but the Heritage Preservation
Commission has purview over all exterior surfaces of a property.
Historic walls that are key to defining the significance of a property
should be preserved.
Preserve the historic wall materials
of a building. The repointing in the
4.5 Preserve the key historic walls of a building.
bottom image is an appropriate
a. Maintain significant historic façades in their original form.
and needed treatment.
b. Maintain historic façade elements.
c. Pay special attention to maintaining the historic
appearance of building walls of corner buildings.

Repair a deteriorated primary
building material.

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