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II <br />L <br />I� <br />J <br />East Wayne Street Historic District Guidebook <br />B. Roofs and Roofing <br />Roof shapes in the district encompass most of the various designs found in residential structures. Roofs are covered <br />with a variety of materials such as asphalt, asbestos, wood, and slate shingles, as well as clay tiles.. Residences in <br />most cases have wood fascias with gutters and downspouts. The facial of some vinyl or metal sided houses are <br />covered with the same material. <br />ROOF •r r rt;z:i <br />Required <br />The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the roof its <br />essential character, such as dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, chimneys, cresting and weather vanes, <br />shall be retained <br />Recommended <br />Whenever possible, the original shape and <br />materials of the roof shall be restored. Particular <br />effort should be made to retain materials such as <br />slate, tile, and other unique materials not <br />commonly found in new construction. Roof <br />covering which is deteriorated beyond repair <br />should be replaced with new material that <br />matches as closely as possible the original in <br />composition, size, shape, color, and texture. <br />Gutters and downspouts are often a necessary <br />adjunct in order to prevent deterioration of the <br />structure.; they should be maintained whenever <br />possible or replaced with a style comparable and <br />suitable to the architectural period. <br />Prohibited <br />7 ® <br />Figure 16. Attachments for repair and replacement of clay tiles include: <br />(a) copper tab, (b) stainless steel or other non -corrosive metal clip, slate <br />hook or "tingle," and (c) nailing and wire nailing. Drawing: Karin MurrLink. <br />Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof as viewed from the thoroughfare by adding <br />architectural features, large unsightly fixtures, or by using materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof <br />shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its character. <br />Not Recommended <br />If metal or vinyl siding is added to a building, overhanging eaves, sous, brackets, and gables should not be <br />covered or enclosed. <br />page 43 <br />