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South Bend and St. Joseph County HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 227 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD. SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-1830 Timothy S. Klusczinski, President October 24, 2007 Mr. Georges Enderle 710 Park Avenue South Bend, In 46616 Dear Dr. Enderle, Phone: 574-235-9798 Fax: 574-235-9578 e-mail: SBSJCHPC@co.st-joseph.in.us A Certified Local Government Catherine D. Hostetler, Director The Commissioners of the Historic Preservation Commission instructed me to write to you concerning your bay's windows and your desire to have operable, more energy efficient windows. The latest information available from research indicates that the heat loss through the single pane of window glass is about 20%, but, the majority of the heat loss is through improperly fitting sashes and the framing.. The proposal that the Historic Preservation Commission would accept would be the total restoration of the original —windows by an experienced craftsman with the installation of the appropriate weather-stripping to ensure a proper fit. This would include the insulation of the window cavities as well to reduce the draughts and can be accomplished in such a way as to accommodate the weights. The Commission would not have any objections to interior storms and would recommend additional insulation on the bay window area around the knee wall and its base. The Commission might allow exterior storms if they could be applied discreetly in the window openings over the restored windows. The Commission also might allow the installation of double paned window glass in the original sashes if they could be successfully installed in the original window sashes. The Historic Preservation Commission will only accept the least invasive applications for your home because your home is a significant and landmarked structure within an architecturally important local and national register district; and because the windows are not deteriorated beyond repair. The Staff and Commissioners would be available to assist and advise the craftsman that you would select for your window project. I know that a successful project is important to you and have enclosed product information and restoration articles to help guide you in this process. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Catherine D. Hostetler, Director COMMISSIONERS Mary Jane Chase (Treasurer) Shawn E. Peterson, Attorney Gerald Ujdak Martha Choitz Lynn A. Patrick (Vice President) Linda Riley Joann Sporleder (Architectural Historian) Todd Zeiger (Secretary)