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STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wavne Street: <br />B. ROOFS AND ROOFING <br />Roof shapes in the district encompass most of the various designs found in residential structures. <br />Roofs are covered with a variety of materials such as asphalt, asbestos, wood, and slate shingles, as <br />well as clay tiles.. Residences in most cases have wood fascias with gutters and downspouts. The <br />facias of some vinyl or metal sided houses are covered with the same material. <br />Required <br />The existing shape and materials of the roof shall be retained. All architectural features which give the <br />roof its essential character shall be retained, including dormer windows, cupolas, cornices, brackets, <br />chimneys, cresting and weather vanes. <br />Recommended <br />Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof shall be restored. Particular effort should be made r <br />to retain materials such as slate, tile, and other unique materials not commonly found in new construction. <br />