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Repair or replacement of siding, trim, or hardware (including lighting), when done in-kind to match historic material, design, and color, and where repairs warrant the least degree of intervention including limited replacement in-kind.\nb. Repair of window frames or shutters by patching, splicing, consolidating, or otherwise reinforcing or replacing in-kind those parts that are either extensively deteriorated or are missing. The same historic configuration of panes shall be retained.\nc. Repair, replacement, or addition of exterior lighting that blends with the landscaping and style of the building.\nd. Replacement of glass, when done in-kind to match historic form and design. Windowpanes may be double, or triple glazed, as long as the glazing is clear and replacement does not alter the historic window form. This excludes the use of tinted glass, which requires consultation.\ne. 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Roofing color will be closely matched through purchase of readily available materials, but without jeopardizing the integrity of the roofing material, and with a consideration of cost. Cement asbestos shingles may be replaced with asphalt-based shingles, and untreated wood shingles may be replaced with fire resistant wood shingles.\nh. Repair of roofing, gutters, downspouts, roof sheeting, flashing, facias and \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587, where repairs warrant the least degree of intervention including limited replacement in-kind.\ni. Repair of chimneys, when done in-kind to match historic materials and form. Spark-arresting chimney caps may be added to chimneys, where such caps harmonize with historic materials and form.\nj. Repair of porches, cornices, and stairs when done in-kind, and where repairs warrant the least degree of intervention including limited replacement in-kind.\nk. Replacement of modern appliances and fixtures (e.g., ranges, refrigerators, and bathroom fixtures). 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The same historic configuration of panes shall be retained.\n3) Replacement of window frames to match historic material and design. The same historic configuration of panes shall be retained.\n4) Replacement of glass, when done in-kind to match historic form and design. Windowpanes may be double, or triple glazed, as long as the glazing is clear and replacement does not alter the historic window form. This excludes the use of tinted glass, use of which requires consultation.\n5) Maintenance of features, such as frames, hoodmolds, paneled or decorated jambs and moldings, through appropriate surface treatments such as cleaning, rust removal, limited paint removal, and reapplication of protective coating systems using historic color and texture.\n6) Repair or replacement of doors, when done in-kind to match historic material and form.\n7) Replacing existing shingles with a fire resistant shingle material, and does not significantly alter the historic integrity of the building. 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