[MassHistPres] Fibrex windows in local historic districts

[heartwood restoration]

if the sash are in good condition, make sure they are well painted and install a storm window...if the sash are especially loose from side to side and/or at the meeting rail, install weather stripping...

restored windows appreciate in value; new windows begin to depreciate in value (and life expectancy) once they are installed...

...jade
heartwood window restoration
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  From: Blever3043 
  To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu 
  Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 11:27 AM
  Subject: [MassHistPres] Fibrex windows in local historic districts


  Andersen has a wood / polymer composite simulated (full) divided light replacement window with a spacer bar called Fibrex.  This is an insert window, but the specs call for the frame to occupy a portion of the weight pockets so the glazing size stays fairly close to the original window.  I'm conducting an informal poll to see how many district commissions have approved this window in place of original wood windows.  In this case the original 1928 wood windows have been repaired once, are not signficantly deteriorated and could be repaired again and/or have new storms added.  Responses are appreciated. 

  Thanks,

  Brian Lever



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