Porches
and Decks
Retain
historic porches and entrance porticos, including wooden railings, stairs, and
ornamental
details or
replace with materials that duplicate the original or later historic elements
as closely as
possible. If new
moldings are needed, match the shape, scale, period style, and materials of the
original or later
historic elements.
Recommendations:
Avoid
replacing original or later historic wood posts and railings with metal,
plastic or pressure
treated bare wood
and wood porch decks with concrete.
New
balconies, widow walks, and roof decks are generally inappropriate additions,
particularly if
visible from the
public way. They might be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Enclosing
or glazing original and later historic entrances and porches may be considered
by the
commission.