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specific problem that has been studied and identified. Coatings are frequently unnecessary and expensive, and can accelerate deterioration of <br />• the masonry. Mortar joints, which do not need repointing, should not be repointed. Wood siding should not be power -washed. <br />C. WINDOWS AND DOORS <br />Window and door frames are in most cases wood and vary depending upon the style of the home. Many are double -hung windows with <br />wood trim and sills. Brick structures have stone sills and brick lintels. In some cases where aluminum siding has been applied, the window <br />and door trim has been covered. About half of the structures in the district have aluminum storm windows; the other half have wood storm <br />windows. <br />Required <br />Original windows and doors shall be retained including sashes, lintels, sills, shutters, decorative glass, pediments, hoods and <br />hardware. When deteriorated beyond repair, they shall be replaced with units and trim resembling the original. <br />Recommended <br />Wood storm windows and doors painted or finished to match the original should be used but should not damage existing frames. If <br />new sashes or doors are installed, the existing or original materials, design and hardware should be used. When metal storm doors are <br />used, they should be painted, anodized or coated to match the existing. When awnings are used, they should be of canvas material. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Some of the windows that the applicant intends to replace are not original to the <br />house, and staff would recommend removing and replacing those with a more appropriate and functional window <br />model. The remaining original windows may be repairable, but this process is inconvenienced by the fixed -in- <br />place metal storms on the exterior of the structure. Were 1) the windows to be determined to be deteriorated <br />beyond repair, and 2) given the choice between the two provided window options; staff would recommend that the <br />aluminum -clad exterior / wood interior Quaker Classic Fit windows be utilized for this installation. <br />Written by <br />Adam Toering <br />Historic Preservation Specialist <br />Approved by <br />Elicia Feasel <br />• Historic Preservation Administrator <br />0 <br />