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Parts of a Window This is a two-over-two (2/2) double- hung, wood sash window with shutters.
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Design Standards for Windows and Doors 1. Identify, retain, and preserve historic window and door openings, materials, features and details including, but not limited to, sash, trim, glass, panels, configuration, muntins, mullions, dimensions, size, stained glass, lintels, sills, thresholds, shutters, and hardware. 2. Protect and maintain historic window and door openings, materials, features and details. 3. Repair historic windows and doors openings, materials, features and details using accepted
prot ect WINDOWS & DOORS w i t h rou t i ne MAINTENANCE P • Inspect door and window openings to ensure water does not enter the building. • Maintain a sound paint film on wood and metal. • Maintain proper glazing on windows. • Install and maintain weatherstripping around windows and doors to increase energy efficiency. • Install store windows to protect historic fabric and increase energy efficiency.
preservation methods. Repair only the deteriorated portion, matching the original in size, shape, design, scale, color, profile, craftsmanship, and material.
4. Replace historic window and door openings, materials, features, and details only if a detail or feature is deteriorated beyond repair, replace only the deteriorated detail or feature in-kind to match the original in size, dimension, shape, design, scale, color, profile, craftsmanship, and material. 5. It is appropriate to use substitute materials only if the original material is no longer available. matching the original as closely as possible. 6. It is inappropriate to install new window or door openings on the front or side elevations of the building. When necessary use existing openings on side or rear elevations: replace a window with a door, or remove a door and install a window, and match details to the existing.
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