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Fredericksburg ARB approves limited synthetic siding for 1312 Sophia Street with conditions
Summary
The Architectural Review Board approved replacing damaged aluminum and masonite siding at 1312 Sophia Street with LP SmartSide on side elevations, but required wood on the front facade and documentation of remaining historic boards. The decision followed public comment urging preservation and detailed contractor explanations of deterioration.
The Fredericksburg Architectural Review Board on Nov. 11 approved an application to replace existing aluminum and masonite siding at 1312 Sophia Street with LP SmartSide lap siding on the side elevations, while requiring wood to be used on the building’s front elevation.
The board’s motion—adopted unanimously—requires that remaining historic wood siding on the north and south elevations be fully revealed and photographed before removal; that front-facade siding be replaced in wood matching the dimensions, profile and reveal of historic…
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