[MassHistPres] window restoration vs. replacement

[John Worden]

Richard,

In Arlington, we have the same policy.  We give people  a list of window
restoration companies, pointing out that the wood in old windows is so much
better than what you can buy nowadays, and that sometimes the cost is less.

John Worden
Arlington HDC

John L. Worden III, Esq.
Simonds, Winslow, Willis & Abbott, P.A.
50 Congress Street, Suite 925
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(617) 227-8662
(617 227-1961 -  fax
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   1. Window replacement (Richard Smith)


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Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2017 18:19:30 -0400
From: "Richard Smith" <rcsmitharch at verizon.net>
Subject: [MassHistPres] Window replacement
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What is the general approach to justifying the replacement of original
windows with new windows?  We have been challenged of this by a local
contractor and homeowner- the claim is that Andersen replacement windows are
allowed in other nearby historic districts, and why can't the old windows be
removed?  I'm drafting guidance that the owner has the burden of photo
documenting the condition of existing windows as being beyond repair, but
how are other towns handling this?
 
Richard Smith
Swampscott Historic Commission
 
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