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shakes over old wood shakes in gables and dormer. Wrap outside of windows with pvc aluminum. Install new fascia and soffit. Install new gutters and downspouts. Install maintenance free mantles to keep the same look and characteristics of the home. The home will look identical to what is currently, only with updated vinyl siding and shakes." --RIVER BEND STANDARDS: H. EXISTING STRUCTURES A. BUILDING MATERIALS Original exterior wall materials in the District include brick, stucco, clapboard, wood shingles and masonry block. In some instances, vinyl or aluminum siding has been applied over the original material. Required Original exterior building materials shall be retained. Deterioration of wood materials shall be prevented through repair, cleaning and painting. The existing architectural detail around windows, porches, doors and eaves should be retained or replaced by replicas of the same design and materials when deteriorated beyond repair. Masonry including brick and stucco shall be cleaned only when necessary to halt deterioration or to remove stains, and shall be done with a method acceptable for the preservation of the surface: i.e. low pressure water and soft natural bristle brushes. When repairing stucco, only appropriate stucco mixture shall be used. Recommended Whenever possible, the original building materials should be 'restored. Metal or vinyl may be used as an alternative to maintaining or replacing the original surface material when it resembles the original surface material. When used over wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size and style as the original wood. Every effort should be made to retain the original trim around windows, doors, cornices, gables, eaves and other architectural features. Ample ventilation must be afforded the structure when aluminum or vinyl is to be installed in order to prevent increased deterioration of the structure from moisture and/or insects. Mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems or when sufficient mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, texture, —joint size, method of application and joint profile. prohibited Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with material such as artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles, which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was constructed. Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall not be used on masonry or stucco. This method of cleaning erodes the surface material and accelerates deterioration. Not Recommended Waterproof or water repellent coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used on masonry surfaces unless required to solve a specific problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary and expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of the masonry. Mortar joints which do not need repointing should not be. Re -pointing should not be done with mortar of high Portland cement content, which can often create a bond that is stronger than the building materials. This can cause deterioration as a result of the differing porosity of the material and the mortar – the end result being serious damage to adjacent brick. Paint should not be removed from masonry surfaces indiscriminately. RECOMMENDATION: The River Bend Standards require that the original exterior building materials be retained. The bungalow at 221 E. Navarre has the original clapboards and shakes. Staff does not recommend approval. There was only one time that Commission allowed for vinyl siding in the River Bend LHD and that was in 2003 for COA 2003-0515. The circumstance in that instance was because the homeowner had two failed paint applications because of a systemic moisture issue. All of the original cedar shakes had to be removed from the body of the house and new insulation and energy board applied along with clear vinyl shakes to match those on a recent addition and garage. Klusczinski: Please state your name and address for the record please? Helmen: Frederick A. Helmen, 221 E Navarre Street, South Bend, Indiana. 14