The Olympia Architectural
Review Committee (ARC), with the approval from the Olympia Homeowners Assn.
(OHA) Board of Trustees, has established the following procedure for the
installation of siding on individual homes.
Any homeowner considering the installation of new siding must observe
the following procedure.
1.
Submit an
“Application for Modification to Your Home” form to the ARC. These forms are available on the resident
rack, across from the library in the clubhouse, or are available on the
website: www.oympiahoa.com
2.
Homeowner’s decision
regarding choice of siding must be submitted to the ARC, for approval by the
OHA Board of Trustees, before purchase and installation can begin. It is the
responsibility of the homeowner to investigate the type, style, and cost of
siding. The entire cost of installing
siding is the obligation of the homeowner.
3.
Type of siding chosen
must maintain the style and color used on all Olympia homes
4.
Types of acceptable
siding:
a. Vertical wood paneling – after installation, siding
must be painted Sherwin Williams Belvidere Tan (SW#3002)
b. Vertical vinyl siding
§ Two-gauge thickness, beginning with 0.44mm thickness
or greater (heavier gauge preferred)
§ Material must be fire retardant (will melt not burn in
event of fire), due to close proximity of Olympia homes
§ Must be a color that is as close a match as possible
to the approved paint color for Olympia Homes (Sherwin Williams Belvidere Tan
SW#3002)
5.
Contractors must
be licensed, bonded, and insured, and must also be registered with the City of
Strongsville.
6.
The contractor
must obtain a permit from the City of Strongsville prior to installation. Permit forms are available at the
Strongsville City Service Building, located on Foltz Parkway.
If considering the
installation of new siding, the ARC recommends the homeowner choose a
competent, experienced siding contractor with local references. The ARC also suggests the homeowner
investigate the following:
§ Manufacturer’s length of time in business (check with
the BBB)
§ Time limit on warranties
§ Transferable warranty (important consideration for
potential resale of the home)
§ A local distributor (for easy availability)
§ Fade warranty (critical in sunny climates)
§ Hail warranty (an indication of damage resistance)
-OHA revised, May 2017
