I. SIDING

FCHOA Purchaser's Handbook - Revision Date: 2021-01-10

1. With the exception of Section XII (Nottingham Place) exterior siding of plastic, vinyl and shiny metallic surfaces will not be approved. Stucco or simulated stucco materials will only be approved in limited applications, if in the judgment of the ARC, its use conforms to an approved architectural style and is indigenous to the Virginia area.

2. Horizontal beaded or lap siding is normally used. Plywood or similar material is not acceptable. Cementitious products, such as Hardi-plank, are permitted for siding and trim, as approved by the ARC on the house plans, and shall be painted.

3. The use of all-board siding or all-brick siding is preferred. If board and brick siding are both used, as a minimum, brick must be returned (18” minimum) to an inside corner and continue around the main body or wings of the house. The intent is to appear as if an addition, either brick or siding, was added after initial construction. Limited brick finish on the front elevation only is not appropriate. House plans must clearly indicate, on all plan and elevation sheets, the use of board siding or brick.  The Owner and/or Owner’s Agent must affirmatively disclose to the ARC at the ARC meeting, any intent to mix brick and board siding, so that the ARC can verify the appropriate points of transition.  This paragraph does not apply to roof dormers.  Second story gable roof lines will normally use the same siding material used on the first story.  The ARC may approve a transition to board siding if a full roof cornice return is used to separate the brick and board siding.

4. The typical use of alternative materials for various applications is summarized in the following guidelines.

Ford’s Colony

Vinyl/PVC/Fiberglass/Composite Material Application Guidelines

(Does not include natural or pressed wood siding, brick or cementations siding)

(Excludes Section XII which has its own supplemental requirements)

Application                          Guidelines

Windows                             With ARC Approval (1)

Shutters                              Approved

Foundation/Gable Vents     Approved

Exterior Trim                       With ARC Approval (2)

Chimney Facing                  Not Approved

Fencing                               With ARC Approval (3) Composite Material Approved in St. Andrew’s-Section X (5)

Porch/Deck Railing              With ARC Approval (4)

Lattice                                  Approved

Decking                                Approved

Porch /Deck Columns          With ARC Approval (2)

Gutters                                 Not Approved

Siding                                   Not Approved

Driveway Culvert                  With ARC Approval

Notes:

1.Approved window styles will require a traditional sloped window sill, use of traditional 2 ½ inch wide brick molding around the window and minimum ¾ inch wide muntins.

2.Must adhere to traditional designs and appearance and be painted an ARC approved color.

3.Fencing must be in compliance with the ARC Picket Fence Book styles.

4.Railing must be in compliance with ARC approvals and be painted an ARC approved color.

5.Fencing must be in compliance with the approved St. Andrew’s Fence Detail and in the color white.

5. Oversized wood/vinyl foundation vents shall be used on front elevations of the house and other elevations exposed on a corner lot, golf course, or a main road. Oversized foundation vents look most appropriate with the approved styles of architecture and are highly recommended on all sides. Typically, minimum oversized foundation vents, as required by the ARC, are 16” high x 32” wide in size. A smaller size vent 10-12” high may be necessary for tight grades, however, the vent shall use the same exterior details as a 16” x 32” wood foundation vent.

6. Brick type and color shall be indigenous to the Virginia area. White and off-white brick (painted or unpainted), without an adequate range of dark tones, are no longer permitted, except to match existing for maintenance or expansion. A variance may be considered to paint existing deteriorating brick for remodeling/renovations.  Full range, reddish-brown brick colors are preferred. Owners should see a style of brick on a completed home or wall. Choosing from a small sample board is very difficult and the actual field of brick may be significantly different. The ARC may require a 4’ X 4’ sample brick panel to be constructed on the home site for approval.

7.  Quoins are an architectural element that accentuates the corners of a house. They are most appropriate on a two-story style home such as; Georgian, Greek Revival and Adam.  Quoins are most appropriate for restrained and balanced elevation compositions.  The use of quoins at wall corners should be consistent and balanced across the front elevation of the house.  They may also be utilized on other corners of the house as approved by the ARC.  Quoins should be wrapped around the corner of the home at least on front and not just face applied.  A water table base is preferred for houses with quoins, and the quoins should extend from the base to the bottom of the cornice.  Quoins can be featured in an accent or field brick as approved by the ARC.

8. All foundations exposed to view shall be brick. All brick homes should consider a water table and other shapes to add dimension and interest. Exposed brick foundations shall be a minimum of two-feet and a maximum of five-feet, above finish grade, on front and street corner elevations, unless special grading conditions will not allow. Fill and retaining walls may be necessary where natural grades will result in higher foundations exceeding five-feet on front and street corner elevations, or if the distance to a side/rear property line prohibits grading fill at a slope of 3 to 1 or less without the excess removal of trees or adequate control of drainage. When grading conditions require a foundation height of less than two-feet, foundation vents designed as open brick vents or other approved historic detail will be required. Foundation exposure exceeding 5 ft. may require window and/or door openings.