Ben and Carrie Modlin vs. Historic Preservation Commission (COA#2019-1007A)

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GABLE TRIM CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE The gable trim is a suitable alternative to a standard trim board if a small profile is desired. • Alway test a small area of the wall in an inconspicuous • Measure from the soffit 1 1/2" and strike a chalk line. location first, prior to attempting to use any cleaning • Install the panels aligning the ends with the line solution or method to ensure no damage occurs. leaving the 1 1/2" gap for panel expansion and • Use a clean soft cotton cloth when necessary, taking care contraction. to frequently replace the cloth to avoid scratching the • The width of the gable cannot extend beyond 30'. For coating finish. gables beyond 30', a furring strip and minimum • For regular general washing mild detergents such as 3 1/2" trim board should be used. 1/32 diluted TSP(Tri Sodium Phosphate), Dawn, • Install the gable trim using Cortex or Pro Plug screws Murphy's Oil Soap, or Vinegar & Water are and matching plugs. Place fasteners approximately recommended. every 12"-16" being careful not to place them in the • For small spot cleaning it is acceptable to use expansion gap. Windex or Isopropyl Alcohol, but avoid scrubbing the PFPl4same spot repeatedly as this could soften or damage the coating finish. • It is recommended to apply any acceptable cleaning �: : solutions to the surface of the siding using a standard pump spray bottle, followed by rinsing the 11/2" �_� surface of the siding with a garden hose. • The finish on Celect is resistant to mildew however, 30' Max —�. should this occur, standard laundry bleach can be CUTTING MITERS ON GABLE TRIM added to the cleaning solution at a ratio of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water (13 ounces per gallon) , The multiple angles designed into the finish trim and the ' gable trim allow for the adjustment of the pocket width • Avoid using solvents such as nail polish remover, desired depending upon the application. However, if the acetone, MEK, Butyl Carbitol, etc..., as these installation includes mitering two adjacent pieces of trim chemicals will damage the coating finish. together such as at the peak of a gable, it is important • Avoid using bleach or cleaners which contain bleach that the trim be placed correctly when cutting as shown such as Clorox Cleanup, as these cleaners may in figure 9. A scrap piece of 3/4" thick material can be used as a guide to making placement easier, permanently discolor the coating finish. • Avoid using any cleaners containing abrasives of any ® parallel to table sort such as soft scrub, as these abrasives may 3/4" scrap scratch the coating finish. AZ,- piece `� • Avoid using scrub brushes. >\ • Avoid pressure washing the siding at high pressure Fig 9 l as this may damage the siding and or coating finish. 50 51