September 1997 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

crumlish and crumlish architects, Inc. September 2, 1997 Historic Preservation Commission of St. Joseph County County -City Building South Bend, IN RE Replacement of Cement -Asbestos Roof Shingles at 1055 Riverside Dr., South Bend The existing cement -asbestos roof tiles are in a serious state of disrepair and need to be replaced. In our opinion the original roof tiles have out- lived their expected usefulness. There are now leaks in several places of the roof. The home dates from 1930 and although the cement -asbestos -asbestos tiles are probably the original roof shingles, no current substitute exists on the market to match these tiles. We have reviewed several options, including slate and a slate -like cement -asbestos tile, but both appeared too heavily textured to mimic the original tiles. The selected replacement is the Certainteed "Grand Manor Shangle" that is a high-profile, laminated asphalt -fiberglass shingle. Its pattern and size appear closest to the original tiles. We believe the original tiles were red, to red -brown in color, but have now faded to a dull brown. We propose to install the Certainteed color "Georgian Brick" a red - brown color. We propose to replace the entire roofing system, including all flashings, valley flashings and counterf lashings. Currently the flashings are copper. We proposed to replace them in-kind with new copper. We also propose to have the wood lx6 fasciae of the upper dormers wrapped in lead -coated copper (dark gray -brown) to eliminate the need to paint them in the future. We will not alter any of the roof lines of the existing roof and dormers. The existing hip shingles are a barrel -type tile. There are no similar hip singles available in the Certainteed asphalt -fiberglass line. we propose to install Certainteed's standard high-profile hip shingles, in the same color as the field shingles. At this time we are also proposing to tuck -point the main chimney of the house. A few bricks have fallen and will be replaced with new brick of the same color. The mortar will be tinted to match the existing mortar (dark- gray) - All work debris will be disposed of legally by licensed asbestos handlers. We believe the new roof will be harmonious to the existing home and not detract from the historic character of the home or the neighborhood. Sincerely, ,c�Brendan CruAmli4shX,N�CA�RB Architect 0 5 attachments 3215 sugar maple court, suite 4 south bend, Indiana 46628