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              4.15 Avoid adding conjectural features on the roof of a
                   historic building.
                   a. For instance, 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.

              Acceptable Roof Replacement Materials
              Materials that are the same as the original, or that appear similar
                                                                                 A metal roof with a low profile
              in texture, pattern, finish and color range to the original are
                                                                                 standing seam is an acceptable
              acceptable. These often include:
                                                                                 roof replacement material.
                  •  Slate
                  •  Dimensional shingles (asphalt, fiberglass, cement fiber,
                     wood)
                  •  Tile
                  •  Metal (with a low profile standing seam)
                  •  Built-up or membrane roof on gently sloping roofs (less
                     than 3:12) where hidden from view
                  •  Lead
                  •  Copper
                  •  Other materials original to the building

                                                                                 A brightly colored metal is an
              Unacceptable Roof Replacement Materials
                                                                                 unacceptable roof replacement
              Materials that do not appear similar to the original roof materials
                                                                                 material.
              in texture, pattern, finish and color range to the original are
              unacceptable. These often include:
                  •  Corrugated fiberglass
                  •  Asphalt roll roofing (unless obscured by parapet walls)
                  •  Built-up membrane roof on steep sloping roofs (greater
                     than 3:12)
                  •  Panel and batten
                  •  Brightly colored metal





























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