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the individual 5 sq ft opening of the windows (Fire Hazard for the second floor). The windows are not easy to open, the storms and screens are held into place by 4 screws that require pliers and a screwdriver to remove. The steel bar in the middle of the window doesn't allow for a larger person to exit quickly. 2. Reduce mold, mildew and moisture on the window pane, sill, jamb and head surrounding interior walls. 3. Insulate windows to increase energy savings and lower heating and cooling bills. 4. Not modify current window openings. 5. Make an Eco -Friendly choice with a vinyl product. Because vinyl never needs to be painted, it helps eliminate paint, stain and other maintenance -related products from entering the waste stream or releasing volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere. Also, vinyl resin is derived largely from common salt- a sustainable and abundant natural resource. Source: "A Clear View: Vinyl Window and the Environment" DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The homeowners wish to completely replace all of the metal casement windows in the home with solid vinyl double hung windows from Richards Building Supply Company to approximate the muntin pattern of the original windows. Insulate the jambs, install 13 new double hung window units, install 1 new pre mulled combination DH -P -DA Window Unit to be 25-50-25; Install 1 new twin, premulled double hung window unit; all new window units to have colonial muntins, both lights, excluding only picture window units; install new wood blind stops to inside; re -wrap all outside casings and sills with new aluminum. The proposed windows will have flat muntins between the panes of glass. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: East Wayne Street: C. WINDOWS AND DOORS Window and door frames are of wood or steel (some casements) or in the case of brick structures, stone sills and brick lintels. Where metal or vinyl siding has been applied, window trim has been covered. Storm windows are of wood or aluminum. Required Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods, and hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. Recommended Wood frame storm windows and doors painted to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames. If new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design, and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are.used they should be of canvas material. Prohibited Original doors, windows and hardware shall not be discarded when they can be restored and re- used in place. New window and door openings which would alter the scale and proportion of the building shall not be introduced. Inappropriate new window and door features such as aluminum insulating glass combinations that require removal of the original windows and doors shall not be installed. Not Recommended Awnings, hoods, and fake shutters made of metal, vinyl, or fiberglass should not be used if they would detract from the existing character or appearance of the building. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The casement steel windows have clearly deteriorated on the interior. The Preservation Specialist feels that the casements windows could be re -conditioned 10