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Imitation metal "rock work" Imitation masonry of any kind Plastic molded imitations of any conventional building materials Corrugated metal Corrugated fiberglass Mirror or metalized reflective glass in quantities exceeding ten (10) square feet Stucco treated as "Hacienda" or "Mediterranean" texture Expanded metal Silver or clear anodized aluminum sheets Silver or clear aluminum extensions for windows and doorways Imitation wood siding Flat or molded plastic sheeting in quantities exceeding five (5) square feet Coarsely finished "Rustic" materials such as wood shakes, shingles, barnwood or stained fir plywood Poorly crafted or "Rustic" woodworking and finishing techniques Antique or old brick with partial paint, mottled light, variegated brick, oversized brick and white brick mortar Wrought Iron, "New Orleans" style grille and rail work Astro-turf Indoor-outdoor carpeting (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-5.10L) 25-16.13 Appropriate Materials. Quality materials help insure good appearance as the years pass. Labor is generally the most costly aspect of a construction project. If interior materials are used and fail, the cost of labor must be incurred again to correct material failure. Quality materials will age with dignity and represent a long-term commitment to the architectural quality of West Orange. All well-finished, carefully crafted, traditional building material should be used in a manner sympathetic to the scale and the architectural character of the Valley and Main Street area. Traditional red brick and natural stone masonry using traditional coursing treatments and laying techniques such as running bond, soldier coursing, Flemish bond, English bond, Ashlar and random Ashlar stone facing are all acceptable. Use of conventional size bricks is important. The brick-red traditional color correctly relates to existing brick work in appearance. White mortar creates too much contrast and a harsh texture. Mortar tinted the same color as the brick was used traditionally in fine brick masonry and creates a rich, solid feeling. Milled and shaped lumber and siding have a long-standing precedence for use in urban settings as they were the most popular building material in the late 19th century. Steel and iron finely-scaled, carefully finished steel and ironwork is historically appropriate. This material is traditionally used for sashwork,

popular building material in the late 19th century. Steel and iron finely-scaled, carefully finished steel and ironwork is historically appropriate. This material is traditionally used for sashwork, handrails, construction hardware and ornament. Black finish is recommended for all metalwork. Scroll and ornamental wrought-ironwork is inappropriate and not recommended. Decoration must enhance the functional nature and straightforward character of ironwork. Glass is an historically appropriate material that contributes directly to added architectural interest, revealing interior activity to the passer-by and reflecting movement and animation. Ceramic tiles. Ceramic tiles were used in the later nineteenth century to introduce color accent to a building front. Care must be exercised not to over-do this kind of detailing. 70