Metal roofs in Leesburg's Old and Historic District: the words that decide review

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Metal roofing words in Leesburg's historic district, A to Z

Administrative reviewReview path

The desk route. Preservation staff may sign off a short list of small jobs, and the Town's list names in-kind roof replacements. No hearing, and it can be filed any time.

A metal roof replacing metal is the case this route is written for. Shingle going to metal is not the same question, see Material change below.

Board of Architectural ReviewReview body

The appointed board that hears the bigger cases in public. Staff post a sign on the property 15 days before the meeting and write to adjacent owners 10 days before. Plan the calendar around that notice, not around the roofing crew.

Certificate of AppropriatenessTown approval

The Town's sign-off for exterior work inside the district. The Town's page says it applies to every exterior change there, and says to call Preservation staff before any work to learn whether one is needed. It comes before the roofing starts, not after.

Contributing and non-contributingBuilding status

A building that is not historic is called non-contributing. The Town's FAQ says such properties can frequently use newer materials and alternative designs, so a 1990s house inside the lines is not judged like an 1800s one. Ask staff which your building is.

Design Guidelines (2009)The rulebook

The Town's published guidance for existing buildings. Its chapter on style and design covers roofs, and its chapter on materials has a metal section. The Town's FAQ says there is no list of approved or required materials: the guidelines offer suggestions, and staff help you choose.

Ferrous fastenerDetail

An iron or steel screw or nail. The metal chapter warns against copper roofing held with ferrous fasteners. A roof and its screws should be metals that get along, which is why a written scope names the fasteners.

Gateway and H-2 districtsOther overlays

Two more Town districts where most exterior work needs a certificate. The metal text above is the Old and Historic District's; the metal section we read belongs to the Old and Historic District only, so treat these two as a separate question for staff.

In-kindCode term

Same material, design, dimension and colour. The district FAQ says in-kind maintenance and repairs are not reviewed, while the certificate page covers in-kind replacement of material. A patch is one thing and a whole new roof is another, so call first.

Material changeBoard item

The Town lists this among the projects that go to the Board, beside additions, demolition and window and door replacement. Moving from shingle to a metal panel is a change of material on its face, so ask staff to confirm which path your building takes. Staff may also refer an application that does not meet the guidelines.

Overlay districtZoning term

An extra layer of rules on top of the zoning you already have. The Town says the underlying zoning still applies, so the district adds a step and takes none away. Zoning staff are at 703-737-7183.

Standing seam and stamped shingleMetal profiles

The two metal looks the guidelines say can suit a building, depending on its style. Standing seam has raised seams and concealed clips; a stamped shingle is a small pressed metal unit that overlaps like a shingle.

The same chapter lists contemporary or modern metal roofing systems that differ from traditional installation and appearance as inappropriate. So the profile and the installation, not the word "metal", get judged. See the metal section of the materials guide.

Tin roof coloursFinish

The paint guidance names Spanish-brown, dark green, dark grey and black for tin roofs. A bright factory colour is the kind of choice to put in front of staff before an order is placed.