Kenmore Boulevard Design Strategies

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contractor will understand how to

history. Instead, these new elements

address specific issues including proper

can be designed as a simple and

cutting techniques, finding appropriate

contemporary element that does not

matching brick or stone units for

detract from the original architectural

replacement, formulating a correct

features.

mortar mix, and tooling of mortar correctly. • When repair is required, all measures should be taken to preserve existing

• Clean brick and stone using only nonabrasive methods as prescribed by best practices. • Do not paint masonry buildings. Paint

materials. Where significant repair or

can actually trap moisture in the wall

replacement is necessary, use historic

and create an on-going maintenance

photographs to guide the restoration

issue, which if not managed, could

of piers, facades, parapets, cornices

cause damage that is expensive to

and decorative details. For significant

repair. In an instance where painting

projects, it is strongly recommended

is unavoidable, use a breathable paint

to consult an architect with proven

product designed for masonry.

experience in historic architecture.

Above: Brick storefront repair examples

When repair or replacement is not

See also the Preservation Brief on

supported by documentation, there

Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic

should be no attempt to create

Masonry Buildings, Dangers of Abrasive

architectural elements that are not

Cleaning to Historic Buildings, then

true to your building—or create a false

contact the KNA Design Committee for more information.

30 KENMORE BOULEVARD DESIGN STRATEGIES


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