[MassHistPres] Repairing/Replacing Sun Room Windows

[Stacia Caplanson]

Hi Garrett

We do have information on many topics on our website. If there is a topic
you would like to see included, that is not already listed, please let us
know.

Wishing you all the best,
Stacia

*Stacia Caplanson*

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On Fri, Mar 15, 2019 at 6:58 AM Garrett Laws <copperandslate at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Stacia,
>
> Has Preservation Mass done this for other materials?
>
> Garrett
> Copperandslate.net
>
> On Thursday, March 14, 2019, Stacia Caplanson <
> scaplanson at preservationmass.org> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>
>> *Stacia Caplanson*
>>
>> *Preservation Circuit Rider for Central and Western MA**Preservation
>> Massachusetts*
>>
>>
>>
>> *The Landmark Building*
>> 34 Main Street Extension, Suite 401
>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=34+Main+Street+Extension,+Suite+401Plymouth,+MA+02360+Office:+617&entry=gmail&source=g>
>> Plymouth, MA 02360
>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=34+Main+Street+Extension,+Suite+401Plymouth,+MA+02360+Office:+617&entry=gmail&source=g>
>> Office:
>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=34+Main+Street+Extension,+Suite+401+Plymouth,+MA+02360+Office:%C2%A0+617&entry=gmail&source=g>
>> 617-723-3383
>> Cell: 617
>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=34+Main+Street+Extension,+Suite+401+Plymouth,+MA+02360+Office:%C2%A0+617&entry=gmail&source=g>
>> -9993256
>>
>> Website <http://www.preservationmass.org/> - Facebook
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>> Become a member of Preservation Massachusetts and support our advocacy,
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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
>>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=150+Concord+Street,%C2%A0+Room+B2+%0D%0A+Framingham,+MA%C2%A0+01702&entry=gmail&source=g>
>>> > Framingham, MA  01702
>>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=150+Concord+Street,%C2%A0+Room+B2+%0D%0A+Framingham,+MA%C2%A0+01702&entry=gmail&source=g>
>>> -8325
>>> > (508) 532-5455
>>> > jbd at FraminghamMA.gov<mailto:jbd at FraminghamMA.gov>
>>> >
>>> > One Framingham - Focused on the Future
>>> >
>>> > Please be advised that the Massachusetts Secretary of State
>>> > considers e-mail to be a public record, and therefore subject to
>>> > public access under the Massachusetts Public Records Law,M.G.L. c.
>>> > 66 ? 10.
>>>
>>>
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>
> --
>
> Cheers,
> Garrett Laws
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