Historic Guidelines - City of Melbourne, Florida

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9INTRODUCTION Masonry Vernacular BACKGROUND Masonry Vernacular is one of the most dominant architectural styles in the Eau Gallie district. The Masonry Vernacular home, like the Frame Vernacular, does not follow a particular style. The Frame and Masonry Vernacular are very similar in terms of massing and proportions. The main difference between the two is the use of concrete blocks as the main structural support and stucco for the exterior fabric, and the foundation treatment. In the early decades of the century, wood frame houses were sometimes disguised as masonry by applying stucco cladding over the wooden studs. Conversely, some masonry vernacular homes have recently been covered with wood or vinyl siding. BUILDING PLAN 1) Rectangular or L-shaped. 2) Garages and carports are secondary to the main building/ facade. They are either recessed from main façade or detached and placed in the rear. 3) Normally one-car space only. Very few examples have a double car garage, and in those cases, there are two doors, instead of a double-wide door. Foundation FOUNDATION 1) Brick or concrete footings. FACADE 1) Vertically oriented. 2) Simple entrance. 3) Three-bay or five-bay pattern. PORCHES 1) Wide front porches. 2) Full width, wrap around, or fill in between the “L”. Appropriate Porch Railing 3) Commonly elevated 2’-6” to 3’-6” above grade. 4) Columns are typically narrow and made of wood with few details; usually spaced evenly across the façade. 5) If railings used, they were wooden with 1 ¼ inch square balustrades. MATERIALS 1) Painted block; sometimes has a rough stucco finish. Inappropriate Porch Railing 2) Brick chimneys sometimes finished with stucco. DRAFT
Masonry Vernacular ROOF 1) Front, side and cross gable. Sometimes hip roof is used. 2) Main roofs are steeply pitched (8:12 to 12:12). 3) Porch roofs have a low pitch (2:12 to 4:12). 4) Rafter ends are exposed, unadorned, and extend beyond the face of the wall. 5) Asbestos, composition or metal shingles, V-crimp metal. 6) Brick or stucco chimneys, typically on the gable end walls. 7) Dormers were sometimes used on 1 ½ story homes. DOORS 1) Transoms, fanlights are common. 2) French doors and simple balconies are used occasionally. 3) Door trim projects out from wall cladding, approximately ¾ inch. Jamb trim is at least 4” wide, and headers (lintel) are normally 6” wide. 4) Doors contain recessed wood panels. Panel Doors WINDOWS 1) Windows are typically single, tall and narrow. 2) Multi-pane, double-hung sash windows (6/6, 3/1, 2/2 or 1/1). Awning and jalousie/louvered windows used in later construction (mid century). 3) Transoms, fanlights and attic louvers are common. 4) Second floor windows align with first floor windows. 5) Windows are spaced evenly along all facades. 6) Window trim projects out from wall cladding, approximately ¾ inch. Jamb trim is at least 4” wide, and headers (lintel) are normally 6” wide. 7) Shutters are not typically used. When used, they should be paneled and should be either operable or proportioned to look operable. COLORS 1) Colors range in the pastel family from light yellow and green to gray and brown. ORNAMENTATION 1) Detailing is simple, usually consisting of cast concrete. FENCES 1) Wooden fences are most common. 2) Picket fences with various level of ornamentation, consistent with the main building. Metal Awning Louvered/Jalousy DRAFT Wooden Fencing INTRODUCTION 10
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