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The mission of the Historic Resources Committee (HRC) is to identify, understand, and preserve architectural heritage, both nationally and internationally. HRC is engaged in promoting the role of the historic architect within the profession through the development of information and knowledge among members, allied professional organizations, and the public.

  • 1.  Window replacements

    Posted 04-25-2011 12:41 PM
    This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Public Architects Committee and Historic Resources Committee .
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    What is your community's policy on building permits for window replacements ? What about in Historic Districts ?

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    Margy Parisella AIA
    Architect
    AZ State Parks
    Phoenix AZ
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  • 2.  RE:Window replacements

    Posted 04-26-2011 08:37 AM


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    David Hart AIA
    David M. Hart Enterprises
    Salem MA
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    The Salem, MA Historical Commission strongly recommends to property owners that they investigate the repair and rehabilitation of existing windows and perhaps the addition of storm windows before considering replacement windows. Property owners are advised that literature exists that indicates that older windows, if properly repaired, generally will outlast "replacements", and if storm windows are installed, the units will generally provide the same thermal characteristics as "replacements". The Commission has approved thermal replacement windows that have exterior applied munitions that have dimensions to replicate true divided light units, and have internal metal components that are as inconspicuous as possible (such as dark bronze color).






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  • 3.  RE:Window replacements

    Posted 04-27-2011 10:29 AM

    Virginia amended its Uniform Statewide Building Code (IBC with state supplements) to allow local jurisdictions to require building permits for all roofing, siding and window replacement in historic districts.  Alexandria exercised that option last year.  The Boards of Architectural Review then adopted a detailed window replacement policy which I have attached, below.  We are working this summer on graphics to illustrate this policy document.

    http://alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/planning/info/FINAL%20OHAD%20and%20PG%20approved%20window%20replacement%20policy(2).pdf

    By requiring both a building permit from Code Administration and a Certificate of Appropriateness from the BAR, our inspection and enforcement ability is substantially improved.
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    Al Cox, FAIA
    Historic Preservation Manager
    City of Alexandria
    Alexandria VA
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  • 4.  RE:Window replacements

    Posted 04-27-2011 12:13 PM
    There are many manufacturers who make true replacement windows.  I recently replaced deteriorating 1930's  wood single-glazed sashes in my "colonial" home with new wood double-pane, true-light mullions (inside and out) by Kolbe Windows and Doors. (www.kolbe-kolbe.com/)

    The windows were Kolbe Heritage Series, completely wood, interior primed, exterior "Duro-pon" like finish (30+ colors), LoE coated and argon filled double-glazing (triple pane available), and FSC Certified wood for the LEEDers among you.  Prices were comparable to stock Anderson, Marvin or Pella of same quality.
     
    The existing windows were measured individually, replacement made, and all 24 windows were removed and replaced in one day.  In truth, my family are the only ones who noticed the change.

    So, do a little research.

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    Henry Fostel, AIA
    Towson MD
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  • 5.  RE:Window replacements

    Posted 04-28-2011 09:49 AM
    In the course of a project in Illinois, we were commissioned to provide a study on the windows.  While not exhaustive, it provides a lot of data on sustainability, life cycle, infiltration testing, U-values, maintenance costs, capital costs, etc and looks at storm windows versus replacement windows, versus restoring existing windows, versus existing windows (existing condition).  You can find it posted on the IHPA website here. 
    http://www.illinoishistory.gov/ps/LincolnHall.htm 
    If you reference, we would appreciate giving credit. Warning - it's a very large document.

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    Susan Turner AIA
    Historic Preservation Discipline Leader
    Bailey Edward Design
    Chicago IL
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  • 6.  RE:Window replacements

    Posted 04-29-2011 06:21 PM


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    Ronald Peters AIA
    President
    HistoricStreetscapes PLLC
    Mesa AZ
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  • 7.  RE:Window replacements

    Posted 05-02-2011 09:03 AM
    Thank you for sharing the link to your window study.  Has anyone done a similar study on industrial metal casement windows? 

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    Ellen Harris AIA
    Principal
    Harris Architects, PLLC
    Brevard NC
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  • 8.  RE:Window replacements

    Posted 04-27-2011 12:30 PM
    There usually only two ends of the spectrum that have concerns about window appearance: true historic communities and high-end residential communities.  Both generally have standards requiring to match the existing or pre-existing in the case of historic buildings.

    Maryland local jurisdictions defer to local historic districts or community associations for final design review.  Some reviews are very detailed and authoritative.  And some enforce their standards when standards are ignored.

    Unfortunately, most of the state does not have the same level of interest in design.  I can point you to thousands of stately 19th century buildings with small and very small windows installed in grand openings. 

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    Henry Fostel, AIA
    Towson MD
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