Design Guidelines - Senatobia, Mississippi
Design Guidelines - Senatobia, Mississippi
Design Guidelines - Senatobia, Mississippi
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guIdelIneS for exIStIng reSIdentIal-type BuIldIngS<br />
Rehabilitation projects involving<br />
foundation work should preserve<br />
the original appearance and materials<br />
of the foundation. If an open<br />
foundation must be enclosed, the<br />
infill should be either a simple wood<br />
lattice or a well-ventilated enclosure<br />
using material similar to that of the<br />
original foundation. If possible, the<br />
enclosure should be recessed to preserve<br />
the original foundation appearance.<br />
Additional foundation vents<br />
should be compatible in style and<br />
material with the structure.<br />
The most common material used for<br />
the supporting base of old buildings<br />
in <strong>Senatobia</strong> is brick. Although some<br />
of <strong>Senatobia</strong>’s old structures have<br />
basements or have floors at grade<br />
level, the most prevalent foundation<br />
types are brick piers or solid masonry<br />
with a crawl space.<br />
Foundations should not be altered<br />
to disguise problems, which must be<br />
identified and solved. Typical problems<br />
are cracks from differential<br />
settlement, failure due to inadequate<br />
structure, decay of materials, and<br />
damage from renovations.<br />
The following are among the considerations<br />
used to decide whether<br />
foundation alterations are appropriate.<br />
• The cause of foundation problems<br />
must be addressed and repairs<br />
made before any proposed cosmetic<br />
alterations to hide damage will be<br />
considered.<br />
• Windows, doors, or other openings<br />
should not be enlarged or cut<br />
into a foundation unless the size and<br />
placement of the new openings are<br />
compatible with the design of the<br />
building and its structural integrity.<br />
(Continued)<br />
• Existing openings may be sealed with<br />
a compatible material only if<br />
it can be shown that foundation ventilation<br />
will be adequate.<br />
• Recessed brick lattice between brick<br />
piers normally is acceptable if the<br />
brick matches the existing foundation.<br />
Concrete may be allowed if it has been<br />
covered with a finish, such<br />
as a smooth stucco, that is compatible<br />
with the building.<br />
• Decorative, original foundation vents<br />
should be retained.<br />
• Paint and other coatings will not be<br />
considered as a substitute for masonry<br />
repairs and repointing.<br />
• Additions to a foundation, such as<br />
new porch piers, should match the appearance<br />
of old, intact materials.<br />
Lattice is an appropriate infill between piers, especially<br />
for porches. It allows air circulation to prevent<br />
moisture from accumulating under a building.<br />
4.1.2<br />
founDaTions<br />
The acceptable brick enclosure (top<br />
photo) was “pierced” to allow for air<br />
flow under the building. While the infill<br />
(bottom photo) was recessed to<br />
emphasize the original brick piers, the<br />
lack of ventilation is inappropriate.<br />
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