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Commission approves roof replacement, structural repairs at 260 N. High St.
Summary
The commission approved replacement of asphalt shingles with Owens Corning Duration (onyx black) and authorized necessary rafter and soffit repairs after the contractor described rafter-tail replacement and a fly-rafter assembly to stabilize the historic overhang.
The Landmarks Commission approved application CA26019 on July 27 to replace roof shingles at 260 North High Street and to allow the structural repairs necessary to support the new roof. Staff said the project was tabled previously for details about tongue-and-groove soffit repair and one rotten rafter tail; the applicant’s contractor explained they will replace the single rotten rafter tail, sister adjacent rafters, and install a laddered 'fly rafter' built on-site and bolted into existing rafters to retain the building’s historic look while stabilizing the overhang.
The contractor described the repair sequence: remove shingles, replace the rotted rafter, install decorative rafter tails and carriage/headlock bolts to secure the fly rafter ladder, then reinstall roof sheathing and shingles. Commissioners asked about bolt heads and finish; the contractor said headlock bolts are flat-headed and will be painted, and the commission voted to approve the application as presented. The motion passed unanimously on roll call.
