Wake Forest Historic Property Handbook & Design - 2021

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11. It is inappropriate to install new materials , such as artificial siding over existing siding or replacing siding. These new materials are not an appropriate substitute and rarely duplicate the original in appearance; further they may cover and damage architectural details; and they may promote damage to or prevent the visual detection of damage to the structure. 12. It is inappropriate to introduce new wooden trim or ornamentation to a building without physical or documentary evidence to support that such features existed historically. 13. It is inappropriate to use high pressure cleaning methods such as sandblasting and water blasting to clean wood surfaces. Garden hose strength for cleaning purposes prior to repainting is permitted. Always test cleaning methods in an inconspicuous area to determine effect before undertaking a large-scale project. 14. Removal and disposal of asbestos siding shall be done in accordance with the standards established by the North Carolina Department of the Environment, Health and Natural Resources. For additional information contact the Wake Forest Inspections Department. Brick and Other Masonry Masonry materials have been used historically because of their beauty and durability as a build- ing material. In Wake Forest masonry is the dominant building material in the commercial downtown. It is also used on many houses, churches, commercial, and institutional buildings within the residential historic districts. Historic masonry materials include brick, stone, stucco, terra cotta, tile, slate, and concrete block. Like all building components, masonry requires a program of routine maintenance to ensure the long-term preservation of the material and the building. The standards on the following page will ensure that alterations to, and the treatment of historic masonry are congruous with the special character of the historic district or local landmark properties.

The masonry construction and details of the Medlin Store are significant to the building and district.

The South Brick House is the only building still standing from the 1838 building campaign at Wake Forest College.

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