Design
Guidelines Manual
Section
II: Materials & Color

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Roof
Material
Appropriate Materials include:
- Asphalt
(heavy profile dimensional architectural 30 year min.)
and slate shingles
- Standing
seam metal roof on trail side and Elsie’smeadow
lots only (color
selection must be submitted to the Committee for approval).
- Monochromatic
or single color roof shingles discouraged, combinations
of earth tones to gray tones are preferred.
- Use
of copper, terne, zinc, etc. will be allowed as accents
(bay/bow widows, porticos, finials.
- Emphasize
dark colors
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log home detailing & design
is encouraged
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Inappropriate Materials include:
- Flat roofs except at covered porches and entry porticos
- Concrete or clay roof tiles
- Metal roofs on lakeside lots
- All other roofing materials not mentioned are prohibited
Chimneys
- Stone, brick and siding and in combinations are acceptable
- Exposed metal flues are not acceptable
- Caps must be painted to complement the home
Windows,
Doors and Garage Doors
- Wood, painted aluminum and vinyl windows are permitted
- Natural aluminum is prohibited
- All tilted glazing will be subject to the approval
of the Committee
- Wood tilt-up, barn style and sectional roll-up garage
doors are permitted and encouraged
- Garage door colors should blend into the overall color
scheme to de-emphasize the prominence of the door
Skylights
Appropriate Materials
include:
- Designed as an integral part of the roof
- Glazing must be clear or solar bronze
- Framing material must be bronze or color to match the
roof
Inappropriate Materials
include:
- Reflective glazing
- Natural aluminum framing
Flashing and Sheet Metal
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All flashing and sheet metal must be colored to match adjacent
material
Vents
- All vent stacks and pipes must be colored to match
the adjacent roof or wall material
- Vent stacks should be grouped on the side or at a location
on the house where they are less visible
- Vents should not extend above the ridge line
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