In a message dated 1/3/05 10:00:45 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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> Besides, we all know that the tar schmear on the roof trick is the worst
> treatment you can apply to a historic building roof.

I am beginning to rethink the tar-on-the-roof shibboleth, along with vinyl
siding.  I bet Ruskin would have used tar.

Ken?

christopher