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The mission of the Historic Resources Committee (HRC) is to identify, understand, and preserve architectural heritage, both nationally and internationally. HRC is engaged in promoting the role of the historic architect within the profession through the development of information and knowledge among members, allied professional organizations, and the public.

  • 1.  National Register applicant house - query about roof replacement material

    Posted 02-02-2021 04:28 PM
    Hello all - I am volunteering for our Knoxville Botanical Gardens & Arboretum, writing National Register nomination for the property. On the 47 acres is the home of the primary craftsman and family member responsible for some beautiful stonework. The house was built ca 1930 and added onto (in the back) in the 1940s. It is traditional minimalist style - very simple outside but quality materials inside and out. The roof is tiled and needs desperate replacement, but not within budget to replace with new tiles ($300K).  Can anyone advise on whether it is best to try and replicate as close as possible to the original so as to hopefully get the house listed? Does this jeopardize potential listing? Any place to find donations? Thanks in advance for any advice. 


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    Dr. Nissa Dahlin-Brown, Assoc. AIA
    Director, Higher Education
    The American Institute of Architects
    Washington, DC
    nissadahlinbrown@aia.org
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  • 2.  RE: National Register applicant house - query about roof replacement material

    Posted 02-03-2021 05:32 PM
    Hi I'm curious as to the problem with the roof. I see very few broke tiles. This type of tile can typically be taken up and relaid with very little loss. Most of the time the failure is in the flashing and transitions. 
    Best
    Charles 


    Charles A Phillips, AIA, AIC-pa

    433 Phillips Rd
    Nacogdoches, Tx 75964 


    640 Brookstown Ave
    Winston Salem, NC 27101

    conservearchitecture.com
    336-918-3668




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  • 3.  RE: National Register applicant house - query about roof replacement material

    Posted 02-04-2021 11:57 AM
    Great points and I have shared with the staff at the Community Design Center working on this. Thanks much. Nissa

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    Dr. Nissa Dahlin-Brown, Assoc. AIA
    Director, Higher Education
    The American Institute of Architects
    Washington, DC
    nissadahlinbrown@aia.org
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    2024 HRC Taliesin West


  • 4.  RE: National Register applicant house - query about roof replacement material

    Posted 02-03-2021 05:38 PM
    Nissa,
    You did not mention the sq. ft. amount of tile required, but we have had experience on a few homes from the 20's here in Dallas, one in particular was flat shingle clay tile, we contact Doug Staubmiller, the owner of Roof Tile and Slate company in the hope that he could locate period correct tiles.  This was in fact accomplished with enough tile to accommodate a new addition and an outbuilding with reclaimed tiles.

    It would be worth a try to see if they could match the existing tiles rather then replace them all with new.  The patina of the original tiles adds to the beauty and aesthetic of your roof and it would be a shame to replace it with new.

    Maybe this would be a good resource,  Mark Domiteaux, AIA

    Link to tile website:

    https://claytile.com/historical-clay-tiles/

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    Mark Domiteaux AIA
    Principal
    Domiteaux Garza Architects
    Dallas TX
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  • 5.  RE: National Register applicant house - query about roof replacement material

    Posted 02-04-2021 11:56 AM
    Thanks so much for this. I have shared to the Community Design Center architects in charge of this project.  Nissa

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    Dr. Nissa Dahlin-Brown, Assoc. AIA
    Director, Higher Education
    The American Institute of Architects
    Washington, DC
    nissadahlinbrown@aia.org
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    2024 HRC Taliesin West


  • 6.  RE: National Register applicant house - query about roof replacement material

    Posted 02-04-2021 12:21 PM
    Give a call to your state historic preservation officer and you should get some good guidance re: repair vs replace in-kind vs replicate (usually in that order of preference - but it depends).
    Victor Johnson
    Santa Fe N M

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  • 7.  RE: National Register applicant house - query about roof replacement material

    Posted 02-06-2021 01:08 PM
    Hi.  What specific component is desperately in need of replacement? Perhaps the vast majority of tiles are just fine and good for another 90 years, but the flashing, etc. needs to be redone.  In that instance, the tiles could be removed, salvaged and reinstalled over new underlayment nd flashing -- relatively small materials cost, and moderate labor cost.  If some tiles are broken, perhaps a rear (i.e. less visible) ell can handle substitute roof tiles so that the originals can be harvested in order to preserve the authenticity and integrity of the main roof...?
      JG



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