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Heritage commissioners discuss brick-painting concerns, plan letter to land-use steering committee and outreach activities
Summary
Commissioners debated the trend of painting historic brick (particularly black paint), discussed potential material damage and moisture concerns, and agreed to circulate a letter to the land-use code steering committee and planning director to flag concerns and request guidance or code review.
Members of the Manchester Heritage Commission spent a portion of the meeting discussing a recent trend of painting commercial brick black and the potential adverse effects on historic masonry. Commissioners described moisture and breathability concerns and said they had contacted other municipalities to learn how peers address the issue.
Commissioners said their research showed few municipal restrictions specifically banning paint on historic brick, and they discussed preparing a…
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