[MassHistPres] Repairing/Replacing Sun Room Windows

[Stacia Caplanson]

Hi Jenn,

Last year, our organization organized a series of meetings across the state
that provided information on why repair rather than replacement of historic
windows should be considered. The information has been collected and is
posted on our website and includes a bibliography of relevant articles, as
well as a recording of the meeting hosted in Worcester. Perhaps some of the
information might be  useful to make the case to  the homeowner . The
information can be accessed at https://www.preservationmass.org/windows


Wishing you all the best,
Stacia

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On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 2:09 PM <jade at heartwoodrestoration.com> wrote:

>
> hello Jennifer...
> I can speak to the superiority of windows/sash made in the early 20th
> century compared to manufactured windows of today...the wood is more
> stable and tight grained...as with any wood product that protects the
> interior from weather, precipitation, seasonal changes and temperatures,
>   the windows/sash will last hundreds of years if properly
> maintained....paint
> is the great maintainer...often folks don't address issues for many
> decades then decide that the component must be replaced...deferred
> maintenance
> is often referred to as 'dereliction of duty' by the homeowner or
> steward...
>
> restoration of a 12 over 12 sash set in poor condition may well cost more
> than a replacement window...the replacement window has a relatively short
> life span and, on average, will require replacement another two times in
> 100
> years...pay me now or pay me later...it is more cost effective and
> environmentally responsible, in the long run, to restore rather than
> replace...
>
> to succinctly answer your last question: no, unless you have one custom
> made by a local sash maker...
>
> we have our work cut out for us....
> best...
> ...jade mortimer
> heartwood window restoration
> charlemont, ma
> 413-625-8680
>
> Quoting "Jennifer B. Doherty" <jbd at framinghamma.gov>:
>
> > Hello,
> > We have an historic district property owner here in Framingham who
> > is looking for advice regarding their early 20th century sunroom
> > windows. They are 12/12 sash with small transoms at the top. They
> > are in poor condition, and the property owner believes they need to
> > be replaced.
> >
> > Do any other historic district commissions have guidance on
> > repairing these windows? Or, do you have any good examples of
> > replacement windows?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Jenn
> >
> > Jennifer B. Doherty | Historic Preservation Planner
> > Community & Economic Development
> >
> > City of Framingham
> > 150 Concord Street,  Room B2
> > Framingham, MA  01702-8325
> > (508) 532-5455
> > jbd at FraminghamMA.gov<mailto:jbd at FraminghamMA.gov>
> >
> > One Framingham - Focused on the Future
> >
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> > 66 ? 10.
>
>
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