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July 9, 2014 <br />TO: Historic Preservation Commission <br />FROM: Steve Szaday Preservation Specialist <br />RE: 1430 E Wayne <br />Commission, <br />Upon my visit last year, I determined that the frame work for the entry door on Twyckenham <br />side is rectangular in shape. The "peaked" shape door is mounted on a frame that compensates <br />for its shape and is attached to the rectangular framework. Any rectangular door or framework <br />would work that was sized appropriately. <br />I would recommend approval of the replacement as it would make for a more secure entry that <br />would fit the original framework better. I would disagree with the statement that a storm door <br />facing east with that exposure would further damage to a'replacement. Storm doors are <br />designed to help protect the entry door from the elements. The question of moisture being <br />trapped inside is a simple adjustment of the sweep at the bottom of the storm door to allow <br />moisture to escape. This is the same concept of weep holes in storm windows. <br />Steve Szaday <br />Preservation Specialist <br />Historic Preservation Commission of <br />South Bend and St Joseph County <br />