FAQ-General Material Reference

Arc reviews are required for projects, and not all materials are acceptable in all locations; general guidelines are listed below.

Contents

  • Roofing
  • Brick
  • Paint Colors
  • Windows
  • Exterior Entry Doors
  • Garage Doors
  • Storm & Screen Doors
  • Siding & Exterior Trim
  • Shutters
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Guidelines
  • Entrance Lighting Types
  • Landscape Lighting
  • Exterior Lighting Colors
  • Exterior Light Bulbs
  • Decking
  • Landscape and Hardscape
  • Solar Panels
  • Railings & Fencing

Disclaimer: Homeowners & Builders are required to review their project specific community design guidelines prior to beginning the design process. The Community Design Guidelines outline all neighborhood specific design requirements including, but not limited to, the size and massing of the home as well as materials that shall be utilized and provided.

The following list of materials and manufacturers are Generally Accepted Materials by the ARC

Homeowners & Builders are required to submit all material cut sheets and color selections to the ARC for review and approval prior to commencing work. Each lot located within the NACCCA community shall be reviewed separately, and it is the right of the ARC to modify the design standards on a case by case basis.

Roofing Materials

A. Buckingham Slate Company

B. Evergreen Slate Company

B. Vermont Slate Company
A. Ecostar Sustainable – Majestic Slate

B. Ecostar Sustainable – Empire Slate

C. Weinerberger Sandtoft – Britslate
A. Certainteed – Presidential Shake

B. Malarkey Roofing

C. GAF – Timberline Ultra HD

D. Elk – Prestique

E. Certainteed – Grand Manor

F. Certainteed – Landmark
A. Dimensional Metals, Inc. -DynaClad

Siding & Exterior Trim

Siding:

1.   James Hardie Siding

 

      a. HardiPlank Lap Siding

 

              i. Smooth

 

2.   Boral TruExterior Siding

 

      a. Craftsman Series

Exterior Trim Boards: (Smooth Finish)

1. Azek

2. James Hardie

3. Wood

4. Versatex

*Exposure required to be 6” reveal

*Except for Ashton Grove. Homeowner and/ or Contractor shall     reference the specific Design Guidelines for Section 8

Brick

A. Rosewood Clear

B. Rosewood Blend

C. St. Anne Blend

D. Winewood Blend

E. Kingsport
A. Georgian Antique

B. Shenandoah Antique

C. Virginia Handmade

D. Rose Full Range
A. Handmade Oversize (HMOS)

B. Belgium

C. Belgium Toasted

D. Brookshire

E. Monticello

F. Avignon

G. Williamsburg

H. Pennsbury

I. Brookshire Redburn

J. Kensington

K. Scotch Tradition

L. Antique Ivory

M. Barlow

N. Cherry Lane

O. Mix Run Painter
A. 26 HB 1776 mod

B. Jamestown Mod

C. Buckeye Blend Mod

D. Augusta Mod

E. Albany Mod

F. Danish 1776 OS

G. Sturbridge 1776 OS

H. Saratoga 1776 OS
A. Westbrook OS

B. Lasalle OS

C. Lafayette OS

D. Ben Franklin OS

E. Patriot OS

F. Statesmen OS

G. Marquette OS

H. Adrian Mod

I. Wyandot Mod

J. Lasalle Mod K. Provincetown L. Potomac M. Fort Miami Painter
A. Handmade Oversize (HMOS)

B. Tryon #750

C. Williamstowne #700

D. Park Ridge #250

E. Bessemer Gray #410

F. Savannah Grat

G. Langdale Blend

H. Rutherford Blend

I. Kass Blend
A. Cored Brick

B. Walnut Creek

C. Williamsburg 60

D. Monticello

E. Rosewood
A. Cored Brick

i. Valencia Mod
A. Cored Brick

i. Biltmore

Paint Colors

A. Exterior Expressions

B. Historical Collection
A. America’s Heritage

B. Northern Shores and Seaports

C. Suburban Traditional
A. Chesapeake Bay

B. Restoration Colors
A. 7626 Zurich White

B. 7363 Origami White

C. 6168 Moderne White

D. 7006 Extra White

E. 7628 Windfresh White

F. 7653 Silverpointe

G. 7007 Ceiling Bright White

H. 7646 First Star

I. 7005 Pure White

J. 7014 Elder White

K. 7656 Rhinestone

L. 7516 Kestrel White

M. 7553 Fragile Beauty

N. 6364 Eggwhite

O. 6084 Modest White

P. 6147 Panda White

Q. 6098 Pacer White

R. 7010 White Duck

S. 7517 China Doll

T. 7556 Crème

U. 6133 Muslin

V. 6126 Navajo White

W. 7564 Polar Bear

X. 7526 Maison Blanche

Y. 6154 Nacre

Z. 7009 Pearly White

AA. 7042 Shoji White

BB. 7011 Natural Choice

CC. 7035 Aesthetic White

DD. 7637 Oyster White

EE. 7631 City Loft

FF. 76 Ashton Grove Pearly White (Ashton Grove Community Approved Color)

Wood Windows

1. Kolbe Windows & Doors

A. Heritage Series Windows

2. Loewen Windows

3. Pella Windows

A. Architect Series

4. Jeld-Wen Windows

A. Custom Collection Wood Windows

 

B. Siteline (Premium) Wood Windows

5. Windsor Windows & Doors

A. Pinnacle Wood Clad

Wood Clad Windows

1. Kolbe Windows & Doors

A. Ultra Series Windows

2. Jeld-Wen Windows

A. Custom Collection Clad Windows

3. Marvin Windows and Doors (Wood)

A. Clad Ultra Series

4. Pella Windows

A. Architectural Series

 

B. EnduraClad Plus exterior paint is required for all clad Pella windows

     and doors supplied for homes located in the Country Club

     Community, with the exception of the following sections:

 

Keswick, Lansdowne and Richmond Square.

Storm & Screen Doors

1. Style:

A.  All doors shall have narrow stile & rails, (top, bottom & sides) with full   

      light openings.

 

B.  Divided lights or cross bar designs are prohibited.

2. Color: Color shall match the front door

3. Glass: Glass shall be clear.

A. Textured, etched, beveled or frosted glass is prohibited.

4. Hardware: Door Hardware finish to match

front door hardware.

5. Manufacturers/ Series:

A.   Larson Manufacturing Company

 

        i. Elegant Selection

 

        ii. Secure Elegance Collection

 

        iii. Classic Full-View Collection

 

B.   Or Approved Equal as determined by the ARC

The ARC shall review each applicant’s selection on a case by case basis.

Exterior Entry Doors

A. Assorted Fiberglass Doors

B. Classic Collection

C. Authentic Wood Doors
A. 11

B. 11C

C. 22

D. 22C

E. 33C

F. 44

G. 44C

H. 55

I. 55C

J. 66

K. 88

L. 102

M. 110

N. 160

O. 311

P. 370

Q. 428

R. 430

S. 432

T. 608

U. 704

V. 890

W. 902

X. 1202

Y. 1208

Z. 1223

A. Fiberglass Doors (No windows) – Front doors with windows are wood

Garage Doors

1. C.H.I. Overhead Doors

A. Carriage Doors

B. Recessed Panel

2. Amarr

A.   Carriage Court

         i. Laurelbay Square

         ii. Pinetop Square

B.   Designer’s Choice Collection

C.   Oak Summit

3. Wayne Dalton

A. 9700 Series

4. Overhead Door Co.

*Not to be trim color, to be dark to match front door and/or shutters.

Shutters

A. Standard

B. Butt hinge

C. Rabbeted edge with beading

D. Arch or radius top

E. Custom rail location

F. Flat panel

G. Extra panel

H. Single panel
a. Standard

b. Butt hinge

c. Rabbeted edge with beading

d. Arch or radius top

e. Custom rail location

f. Flat panel

g. Extra panel

H. Single panel
a. Standard

b. Butt hinge

c. Rabbeted edge

d. Custom rail location
a. Standard

b. Single panel

c. Extra panel

d. Flat panel

e. Arch or radius top

f. Custom rail location
a. Standard

b. Additional rails

c. Arch top
a. Raised panel

b. Flat panel

c. Louver

d. Board and batten
Colors must conform to Paint Design Guidelines 

Exterior Lighting Guidelines

A. Fixtures at the front entry to your home, either on the wall adjacent to the door, or as a ceiling mounted fixture in your entry porch, providing light at the main entry. These fixtures shall have upward shielding of the light source reducing glare and skyglow.

i. Permitted Locations: Exterior main entries, Entry porches.

ii. Controls: Photocell controlled for illumination from dusk to dawn.
A. Fixtures shall have upward shielding of the light source reducing glare and skyglow.

i. Permitted Locations: Secondary entries, garages, side porches, motor court walls, exterior walls, piers or as approved by the ARC on a case by case basis.

ii. Controls: Switched or timer controlled; (Timer Recommended)
A. Are permitted in the rear of the home only to provide security illumination with a light fixture that shields the lamp from view a minimum of 1 inch within the housing.

i. Permitted Locations: Permitted only on the rear areas of the home provided the light is contained within the property, without any light trespassing on adjacent properties.

ii. Colors: Fixture color shall match adjacent trim color.

iii. Controls: Switched or dimmed at locations; determined by owner.

iv. Prohibited Fixtures: Bare lamp holders without lamp shielding.
A post light is community standard and is the essential component to the overall lighting strategy.

Permitted Locations: Front Yard, special considerations may require two post mounted light fixtures at turn-around drives.

Controls: Photocell controlled for illumination from dusk to dawn.
A. Shall consist of recessed downlights with the lamp recessed into the fixture above the trim ring a minimum of 2 inches, providing shielding of the lamp source. Dropped lens, flush lens or eyeball type trims are prohibited.

i. Permitted Locations: Covered porches and covered entryways only.

ii. Control: Recommended control by switch or dimmer.

iii. Prohibited Locations:

1. Soffits.

2. Any location higher than 15 feet above the ground level.
*NACCCA ARC recommends homeowner/ builders seek the assistance of a designer to help with the proper finish, size and scale of all exterior fixtures in relation to the homes design. Study the design and proportions carefully.

CONTACT

The New Albany Company

(614-939-8000) for purchase

Entrance Lighting Types

1. Bevolo

Flush Mount

Original Bracket

Square Yoke

Round Yoke

Hanging Chain
Modernist on Bracket Mount in Stainless

Modernist Flush Mount in Stainless

Modernist on Bracket Mount

Modernist Flush Mount

Modernist on Shelf Bracket
Flush Mount

Bracket Mount

Square Yoke

Round Yoke
Original Bracket

Gooseneck

Brennan’s Bracket

Hanging Chain

Hanging Stem

Yoke

Half Rodin Bracket

Reverse Scroll Mustache Bracket

Mustache Bracket

Yoke Drop Bracket

Café du Monde Bracket

Post Mount

Column Mount

Cradle

Corner

Drop

Half Light

Patio Lantern
Monaco on French Quarter Bracket

Paris Alley on Original Bracket

Paris Alley on Paris Alley Bracket

Monaco

Monte Carlo

Marseilles
Carriage Flush Mount

Carriage Lantern on Bracket Mount

Carriage Lantern on Column Mount

Flush Mount

Bracket Mount

Gooseneck Bracket
London Street on Hanging Chain

London Street on Reverse Scroll Mustache

London Street Gooseneck

London Street Mustache Bracket
Rault on Hanging Chain

Rault Post/ Column Mount

Six-Sided Ceiling Light

Ceiling Light

Nautical

Rault

Italianate on French Quarter Original Bracket
Original Bracket

Gooseneck

Gooseneck Bracket with London Top

Post/ Column Mount

Hanging Chain

Drop Bracket
Original Bracket

Original Bracket with London Bottom

Post/ Column Mount

Hanging Chain
Rosetta Standard Light on Cabildo Yoke
Bracket Mount

Flush Mount

Low Profile Column Mount

Bracket Mount with Stack

Flush Mount with Stack

Heavy

Round Yoke Bracket

Square Yoke

Exterior Lighting Finishes/Material

1. Copper

2. Black

3. Cast Iron

4. Oil Rubbed Bronze

All color selections require a physical sample for review & approval by the ARC.

Exterior Light Bulb

A. Incandescent and LED bulbs permitted.

B. Compact fluorescent is prohibited.
A. Color temperature of 2700k – 3000k.
A. 60 watt or equivalent / 500 Lumens
A. B- Series

B. C- Series

C. CA- Series (preferred)
A. Clear

B. Frosted is prohibited.

All exterior lamps need to be consistent in color, temperature, brightness, etc.

All standard yard lights must be operational and night.

Warm tones only; daylight prohibited.

Landscape Lighting

A. Pathway lights shall be low voltage fixture with a shielded lamp source producing a downward/pathway illumination only. Mounted on a stem with a maximum height of 18 inches above ground or pathway. LED lights are permitted.

B. Permitted Locations:

B.1. limited to secondary paths at sides and rear of homes

B2. may be considered by ARC on a case by case basis

C. Control

C.1. Controlled by a time clock that turns off at night

C.2.“airport runway” appearance prohibited

C.3. Pathway lighting without shielding prohibited
a. Adjustable low accent lights with a shielded lamp source. LED lights are permitted.

b. Permitted locations

i. Permitted with special consideration by the ARC on a case-by- case basis

ii. Rear yards only

iii. Prohibited for frontage trees

iv. Mounted within 24” of tree trunk

v. Shall not be mounted outside the tree canopy

vi. Aimed to softly illuminate canopy and/or trunk

c. Control by a time clock that turns off at night
a. All landscape lighting will be reviewed/ approved on a case by case basis by the ARC.

b. Permitted locations

i. Front or street side elevations along with corners

ii. Mounted within 36 inches of the façade, 4 to 5 feet on center

iii. Aimed up to lightly illuminate the façade

c. Control by a time clock that turns off at night
a. Soffit lights shall consist of recessed downlights with the lamp recessed into the fixture above the trim ring a minimum of 2 inches, providing shielding of the lamp source.

i. Dropped lens, flush lens, or eyeball type trims are prohibited

ii. Recommended that open non-lensed fixtures be used so bugs will not collect within fixture.

b. Permitted locations

i. Covered porches and covered entryways only

ii. Recessed downlights not permitted in any location higher than 15 feet above ground level. c. Control d. Recommended control by switch or dimmer. 

Decking

A. Horizontal walking surfaces can be constructed of any approved material.

B. Colors

i. Black

ii. Brown

iii. White

C. All elevated decks are required to: i. Be fully concealed with a skirt
1. Surface Material: a. Horizontal walking surfaces can be constructed of any approved material. b. Colors i. Black ii. Brown iii. White c. All elevated decks are required to: i. Be fully concealed with a skirt 1. Materials

a. Wood

b. Cementitious board

c. Vinyl or composite materials are prohibited

2. Color shall match trim

*All decking materials are subject to ARC review/approval prior to installation.
*All decking materials are subject to ARC review/approval prior to installation.

Solar Panels

1.  Solar Panels are permitted with conditions

     a. Solar panels must be completely screened from street and neighboring views.    

Fencing & Railing

i. Chain link not permitted

ii. Screens where appropriate

iii. Deck railing to match selected deck material

iv. Considered by ARC on a case by case basis

v. No vinyl or plastic

vi. No Trex wood look poly

vii. Aluminum/Wrought iron

viii. Hardie or equal
i. Black

ii. White

Landscape & Hardscape

a. All satellite dishes, utilities, meters, AC units, generators, heat pumps, etc. must be fully screened from street and neighboring views with evergreen vegetation.

b. Satellite dishes are not permitted to be attached to the home in any way. They must be post/pole mounted and in the ground. They cannot be in the front yard, only side and rear yard with proper screening.

c. All garages must be fully screened from street and neighboring views with evergreen vegetation at least 6’ tall (not including the lead) and touching at the time of planting.

d. All playsets and other recreational permanent structures must be fully screened from street and neighboring views with evergreen screening.

e. All permanent basketball hoops (portable basketball hoops are not permitted) must be screened with evergreen screening.
a. The community standard mailbox and yard light(s) are not permitted to have mulch beds at the base and/or vegetation planted around them.

b. Street trees are not permitted to have any plantings in the tree ring mulch bed.

c. Sidewalks are the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain.
a. The appearance of driveways and entry courts should be consistent throughout the neighborhood. Driveways shall be made of a durable material. Suggested materials are brick, dark color concrete pavers and asphalt with controlled edges and rolled-in stone topping.

b. Driveways shall be limited to one lane width (12 feet) where joining the street and between the Lot Line and the Building Line, but may then be widened to provide a comfortable turn-around area with adequate space for guest parking.
a. Entry courtyards shall be limited to the Front Yard area of the Site.

b. Recommended Materials

i. Brick

ii. Belgian block

iii. Dark concrete unit pavers

iv. Stone aggregate

v. Topped bituminous

vi. Standard asphalt

vii. Poured concrete is not permitted

c. Courtyards should be screened from the Street and adjoining properties by walls and/ or plantings
a. Concrete unit pavers

b. Stone

c. Brick or bluestone

d. Stone or brick to match house

e. Railroad tie edging of walks or driveways (or similar types) not permitted
a. Concrete pavers are not permitted.

b. Cut stone is not permitted.

c. Material to match the house (be extensions of the home)

i. Brick house, then brick to match the house.

ii. Stone house, then natural stacked stone to match the house.
a. All water features shall be located in the Rear Yard, within the Building Line of the Site, completely enclosed by fencing and screened from adjoining properties with evergreen vegetation.

b. All water features shall be in-ground construction.

c. The pool/spa/fountain equipment shall be within the enclosure and completely screened from the street and neighboring views with approved material.

d. Spas may be constructed as part of the house and shall be flush with adjacent surface.

e. Spas shall be completely screened from street and neighboring views by fencing or evergreen landscaping.
a. Service courts shall be provided to shield certain outdoor facilities from neighboring properties, including:

i. air conditioners/heat pumps

ii. garbage cans and carts

iii. irrigation controllers and meters

iv. All such facilities on a Site shall be enclosed within a service court which is attached to the house, entirely enclosed by a privacy wall or fence being a minimum of four feet high

v. Service courts shall be located away from the bedrooms of adjoining residences where possible

vi. They may be located in Side or Rear Yards, but not in the Front Yard