[MassHistPres] Question about state building code for insulation/windows

[Sam Bartlett]

Are there any techniques for improving the insulating value of the 
weight cavity (beyond caulking the trim on both sides)?

-- 
Robert "Sam" Bartlett		Bartlett Technologies
83 River Road			413-624-0192
Leyden, MA 01337		www.bart-tech.com


On 16 Oct 2019 at 18:58, jade at heartwoodrestoration.com wrote:

> 
> I recently finished a project where the contractor AND the building  
> inspector suggested the more than
> 100 windows needed to be replaced with insulated windows to meet  
> current code...I pointed them in the
> right direction...the beautiful old single pane glass sash with  
> weather stripping and new storms are in place...
> everyone but the contractor is happy....oh well...
> 
> ....jade
> jade Mortimer
> heartwood window restoration
> charlemont, ma
> 413-625-8680
> 
> 
> Quoting Ralph Slate <slater at alum.rpi.edu>:
> 
> > A contractor has made the claim that in order to do repairs to a  
> > property (from fire damage), he MUST replace the windows because  
> > current code requires it. His exact quote on the application is:
> >
> >
> > "Due to the fire we must remove the plaster and replace the wiring,  
> > plumbing, and insulate to meet the newer requirements. The remaining  
> > windows are single-pane and cannot be sealed sufficiently ,,,  
> > especially the window weight cavity".
> >
> >
> > Is anyone aware of changes to the building code that REQUIRE  
> > replacing windows versus single pane + storms, particularly focusing  
> > on the weight cavities?
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> > Ralph Slate
> > Springfield, MA
> 
> 
> 
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