[MassHistPres] replacement windows

[Judy Neiswander]

In Dedham we approve replacement windows only to replace modern windows
that have failed, never when the removal of original historic building
fabric is involved. For the same reasons Dennis indicated, we recommend
window restoration + storms. This does sometimes cause hard feelings, but
we want to avoid setting a precedent that can be referenced by future
applicants. We are also trying to do a better job of educating realtors who
sell houses in the historic districts, as applicants sometimes say they
purchased their homes without fully understanding the oversight that would
be required.

Judy Neiswander
DHDC

On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 5:23 PM, Nancy Dole <nlouisedole at gmail.com> wrote:

> We need to provide owners with a list of replacement windows that we would
> consider suitable.
>
> Plymouth HDC has a list, which I have. They have a list of acceptable
> windows for properties they feel have great historic significance, and
> another list for properties that they think do not have historic
> significance.
>
> Could anyone forward me a list if your district has one, or tell me what
> you have approved?
>
> People in our district are more and more often requesting permission to
> replace existing wooden windows with aluminum clad or vinyl windows that
> are energy efficient. We are deciding as they come to us on a case by case
> basis, and its difficult for everyone involved. The applicant has no idea
> what we will accept, our only guideline is we prefer wooden windows and
> repairing existing windows. But that is not what  need to know, since for
> the most part they want to switch to modern materials etc. they do not want
> the wood windows.
>
> Other owners are not aware we might ok alum clad etc, and so they don't
> apply for them. We need to address this in a responsible way.
>
> Thanks,
> Nancy Dole
> WTHDC
>
>
>
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