[MassHistPres] Fibrex windows in local historic districts

[Stowell, Stephen]

Lowell uses composites like Fibrex only in new construction, not in historic buildings.

From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu [mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] On Behalf Of Blever3043
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 11:28 AM
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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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