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natural bristle brushes. No chemicals, sandblasting or other invasive methods may be used to clean historic buildings. Stucco
<br />surfaces shall be maintained by cleaning and repainting when necessary. When repairing stucco, a stucco mixture shall be used.
<br />Recommended
<br />Whenever possible, the original building materials should be restored. Aluminum or vinyl siding may be used when it is the only
<br />feasible alternative to maintaining the original surface material. When used on wood surfaces, this siding should be the same size
<br />and style as the original wood. However, it must be noted that such material can contribute to the deterioration of the structure
<br />from moisture and insects. Mortar joints should be repointed only when there is evidence of moisture problems or when sufficient
<br />mortar is missing to allow water to stand in the mortar joint. Existing mortar shall be duplicated in composition, color, texture,
<br />joint size, method of application and joint profile. It is emphasized that, prior to initiating any restoration or rehabilitation effort,
<br />the property owner contact the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County at 125 Lafayette, South
<br />Bend. The Commission is an invaluable source of information about all facets of rehabilitation and restoration.
<br />Prohibited
<br />Wood siding shall not be resurfaced with new material which is inappropriate or was unavailable when the building was
<br />constructed, such as artificial stone, brick veneer, asbestos or asphalt shingles. Sandblasting or the use of harsh detergents shall
<br />not be used on masonry or stucco. This method of cleaning erodes the surface material and accelerates deterioration.
<br />Not Recommended
<br />Waterproof or water repellent coatings or surface consolidation treatments should not be used unless required to solve a specific
<br />problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary, expensive and can accelerate deterioration of
<br />the masonry. Mortar joints which do not need repointing should not be. Repointing should not be done with mortar of high
<br />Portland cement content,
<br />which can often create a bond that is stronger than the building materials. This can cause deterioration as a result of differing
<br />coefficient of expansion and the differing porosity of the material and the mortar because they can cause serious damage to
<br />adjacent brick. Paint should not be removed from masonry surfaces indiscriminately.
<br />B. ROOFS AND ROOFING
<br />Roof shapes in the district include hip and gable types. All are covered with asphalt shingles. Eaves, in most cases, have wood
<br />fascias with gutters and downspouts. Some aluminum -sided houses have aluminum -covered fascias.
<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 weathervanes.
<br />Recommended
<br />Whenever possible, the original shape and materials of the roof should be restored. Particular effort
<br />should be made to retain unique materials not commonly found in new construction. Roof covering which is deteriorated beyond
<br />repair should be replaced with new material that matches as closely as possible the existing or original in composition, size,
<br />shape, color and texture.
<br />Prohibited
<br />Nothing shall be done to change the essential character of the roof by adding architectural features or
<br />roofing materials inappropriate to the style of the house. The roof shall not be stripped of architectural features important to its
<br />character.
<br />Not Recommended
<br />Overhanging eaves, soffits, brackets and gables should not be covered or enclosed when adding metal or vinyl siding to a
<br />building.
<br />C. WINDOWS AND DOORS
<br />Window and door frames, in nearly all cases, are wood. Brick structures often have stone sills and brick lintels. Where metal or
<br />vinyl siding has been applied, window trim has been covered. Storm windows are of wood or aluminum. Windows are typically
<br />wood double -hung or metal casements.
<br />Required
<br />Existing or original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments,
<br />hoods and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original or
<br />existing.
<br />Recommended
<br />Wood frame storm windows and doors painted to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames and
<br />should be removable. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design and hardware should be used.
<br />When metal storm windows and doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings
<br />are used they should be of canvas material.
<br />Prohibited
<br />Original doors, windows and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re -used in place. New window and
<br />door openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the building shall not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and
<br />door features such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require the removal of the original windows and doors shall
<br />not be installed.
<br />Not Recommended
<br />Awnings, hoods and fake shutters made of metal, vinyl or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing
<br />character or appearance of the building.
<br />D. ENTRANCES, PORCHES AND STEPS
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