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PROJECT DESCRIPTION -2- April 4, 2011 The Morris PAC and James Childs Architects propose two types of work to be performed to renovate the windows. First, the sashes will be removed and the frames and woodwork will be restored. Again, restoration will include removing old paint, repairing or replicating damaged wood, priming and finish painting. Second, new wood sashes will be constructed to fit within the existing, restored frames. These new sashes will have insulated glass, capable of providing greater energy efficiency along with blocking much ofthe harmful UV radiation from entering the building. These new sashes would be factory painted at the exterior, offering a durable, high quality finish. Currently, several ofthe sashes are operable, either as casements or as awnings. Practically, however, the sashes are kept closed (some even painted closed) to better control the indoor environment. The proposed design will show fixed sashes at all locations, except at three locations (to service the top of the marquee). From the exterior, the change from operable to fixed sashes will not be visible. New wood sashes were chosen because it was thought that the existing sashes would not have enough "bite" to hold thicker, insulated glass units in place. The new sashes will be specified to match the profiles and dimensions ofthe existing sashes to the greatest degree possible. Additionally, this approach was taken because it was previously approved by the Historic Preservation Commission in the renovation of the Palais Royal in 2001. Attached are meeting notes from an August 20,20 10 meeting, where representatives from the Morris PAC, James Childs Architects and the Historic Preservation Commission met to review and discuss the options available to the renovation project. Conclusions from those meetings led the Morris PAC and James Childs Architects to the methods and materials being proposed.