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Commission approves red‑oak asphalt shingles at 932 Bridal Road as a test case
Summary
After discussion about historic roofing materials and availability of 3‑tab red shingles, the Historic Resources Commission approved a reroofing COA at 932 Bridal Road using Landmark Pro MaxDef 'Red Oak' and asked staff to verify a metal red ridge roll prior to issuing the certificate.
The Historic Resources Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for reroofing at 932 Bridal Road but characterized the decision as a test case because historically accurate red 3‑tab clay tiles are not readily available.
Staff noted the house — an American Four‑Square with historic documentation showing earlier clay tile roofing — had its tile removed before 1991 and currently has asphalt shingles. Staff recommended the application be continued to allow for revised materials, but commissioners discussed context photos and material samples and expressed willingness to approve a dimensional shingle that visually reads like tile when viewed from the street.
Commission discussion centered on two practical points: (1) the historic evidence that the house originally had clay tile roofing, and (2) the current building-supply market’s limited availability of red 3‑tab asphalt shingles. Commissioners suggested using a metal ridge roll painted to match the shingle in a Tenors‑red (tenors red) tone to approximate tile caps and requested confirmation that the ridge roll would be red.
A motion to approve COA 2500876 passed; the commission recorded the approval as a test case and required the applicant to confirm the ridge‑roll material and red color with Historic Preservation staff before the certificate would be issued. Staff and applicants discussed product branding (CertainTeed/ Landmark Pro MaxDef) and the need for a follow‑up email from staff confirming materials and final submittals.
The commission also encouraged the applicant to coordinate paint and trim colors with staff before any exterior painting occurs, and staff said the certificate would be issued after the follow‑up confirmation.
