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FAIRFRITITIM, W."I Many sections of cedar 'board' siding were showing evidence of animal holes and deterioration with board rot and actual holes through the siding which allows storm water penetration. These areas also showed signs of past repairs to fix deterioration. Many of these repairs were made without angling the cuts to he storm water. This method of repair shortens the life 1e of the siding. Numerous holes in the siding had been repaired with a covering of painted tin, others with only wire mesh to keep rodents out. These methods of repair will not keep storm water out and will need continual attention and replacement. Many fascia boards over the overhead garage doors have been replaced with what appears to be pine board stock which does not withstand weathering very well. . .... .. .. . .... Masonite panels have been installed on some buildings between I" and H story window openings. Many of these are showing signs of rot and water penetration. Once rot appears, on Masonite, repairs are very temporary at best as storm water usually penetrates these repairs and causes further damage. Areas that have been sided with Texture 1 -11 plywood siding are also showing signs of deterioration, through wage at seams which allows water penetration and deterioration. .. ........ "' Roofing conditions throughout the project also vary fl " mm building to building. It appears some roofs have been replaced or repaired *in the not-to-distant past (although no re-roofing permits were found in the City's permit system). Others have deten*orated to where replacement will soon be necessary. The life-cycle of lighter gauge shingles of the type used on these buildings is usually only 15-25 years. Cedar and Masonite siding materials are not meant to last indefinitely. The lifecycle of this type of siding can be extended through maintenance such as patching, caulking and repainting, however, many of the siding and fascia maten* al s on this project appear to now require excessive repair efforts.. These types of repairs have short life-spans as they often do not keep storm water out. This then accelerates deten* oration by allowing storm water penetration which can cause more extensive and expensive repairs in the future. Also, allowing areas of rot to remain can attract pests, such as carpenter ants, which can cause additional damage. It is the opinion of staff that the cedar sil"ding and fascia on this project have reached the end of their useful life-cycle and should be replaced. ........... Roofing materials on these roofs appear to be of the 15-25 year shingles. Many have reached the end of their life-cycle and should be replaced. Any roofing over 5 years old should be replaced at the same time any siding is replaced (no re- roofing permits were found in a search of City pen-nit records). A more durable 30-35 year shingle is recommended. 0=0 9