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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3. 820 Ashland Avenue_COA 2024-0725 PACKETHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: August 12, 2024 Application Number: 2024-0725 Property Location: 820 Ashland Avenue Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Queen Anne / 1906 Property Owner: Lance & Emma Miller Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park LHD, Ordinance #9575-05 Rating: Contributing DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: This is a 2 story plus attic Queen Anne with irregular plan on brick foundation. Vinyl siding and replacement windows on front in a 1/1 configuration. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: Replace 8 windows (6 vinyl replacement and 2 wood double hung) with Renewal by Anderson Fibrex replacement windows. STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Windows: 19-21. SITE VISIT REPORT: Historic Preservation Administrator Ross Van Overberghe was able to inspect the exist- ing windows during a site visit on 8-9-24. Two (2) original wood double hung windows are on the north and east facades of the home. One is operable with intact ropes. The other had broken ropes. Both windows have t-tracks. The 6 vinyl windows are of average operating condition with normal wear for their age. Administrator Van Over- berghe also observed that 5 windows on the first floor front facade of the house had been replaced with vinyl win- dows since a site visit in 2021, without a COA. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Due to the previous replacement of all but 2 windows in the house, and the placement of the remaining two original windows being not visible from the street, it is favorable for all windows in the house to match. The original windows shall be retained on site as a reference in the event that a future property owner wishes to return to the home to original wood windows. Staff makes a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDA - TION. Prepared by Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov MAP OF THE AREA — Google Maps view of the subject area. SATELLITE IMAGERY — Imagery from 2024 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov IMAGES — Sash Details. IMAGES — Window Details. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Phone: 574/235.9371 Fax: 574/235.9021 Email: hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov IMAGES — Vinyl Window Details Second floor front facade. IMAGES — Vinyl Window Details Second floor front facade. 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Windows (https://www.rbakc.com/categor y/windows/) fibrex windows (https://www.rbakc.com/tag/fibrex-windows/), replacement windows (https://www.rbakc.com/tag/replacement-windows/), window replacement (https://www.rbakc.com/tag/window-replacement/) S C H E D U L E Y O U R C O N S U LTAT I O N 7/30/24, 9:30 AM Fibrex® Windows: A Quick FAQ https://www.rbakc.com/windows/fibrex-windows-a-quick-faq/3/6 RE: COA Application - 820 Ashland Ave Permits Specialist <permits-specialist@windowsbyrba.com> Tue 7/30/2024 7:54 AM To: Kate Himick <Khimick@southbendin.gov> Cc: Ross Van Overberghe <rvoverber@southbendin.gov> 2 attachments (4 MB) 1000004072.jpg; 1000004073.jpg; Good Morning Kate, I was wondering if you could tell me what information you’re looking for in regard to the materials spec sheet? I’ve also reached out to pay our fee twice now with no luck, is there another number I can reach out to? 1. Attached are the images of the facade showing which windows we will be replacing. 2. HO is wanting to replace the windows because the current windows are very old and are not energy efficient. The HO is experiencing significant draft etc. Thank you kindly, Tiffany Pecenka SB Account Specialist Renewal by Andersen – Midwest 1320 City Center Drive Suite #350 Carmel, IN 46032 Desk: (317)575-5574 From: Kate Himick <Khimick@southbendin.gov> Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:48 PM To: Permits Specialist <permits-specialist@windowsbyrba.com> Cc: Ross Van Overberghe <rvoverber@southbendin.gov> Subject: Re: COA Applicaon - 820 Ashland Ave CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organizaon. Do not click links or open aachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Tiffany, Thank you for sending in application materials for 820 Ashland. We will need annotated facade pictures showing the location of each window proposed to be replaced. These can be photos with hand-drawn circles or highlights. Additionally, we will require a materials spec sheet for the proposed Acclaim Double Hung windows. Lastly, for what reason is the homeowner looking to replace these windows? Sincerely,   Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 H: (952)215-1871 C: (952)288-3627 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 Installation Package 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 PRODUCTS: 11 WINDOWS: 8 PATIO DOORS: 0 ENTRY DOORS: 0 SPECIALTY: 0 MISC: 3Updated 7/23/24 BUYER Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 Year Built: 1907 Est. Duration: 2 days REPRESENTATIVE Jennifer Rosinko (219)730-6715 jrosinko2@windowsbyrba.com TECH MEASURE Richard Challinor (574)310-5394 rchallinor@windowsbyrba.com dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 07/23/24 Page 1 / 23 Order Summary Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 ID#ROOM SIZE DETAILS JOB Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 25 | DP Rating: + 35 / - 35 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None 101 Libarary 27" 27-1/2" 68" 69-1/4" Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 25 | DP Rating: + 35 / - 35 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None 102 Libarary 27" 27-1/2" 68" 69-1/4" Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 25 | DP Rating: + 35 / - 35 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None 103 Bedroom left 34" 33-3/4" 64" 65-1/4" Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 25 | DP Rating: + 35 / - 35 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None 104 Bedroom left 34" 33-3/4" 64" 64" Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 25 | DP Rating: + 35 / - 35 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None 105 Bedroom right 34" 33-3/4" 64" 65-1/4" 07/23/24 Page 2 / 23 Order Summary Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 ID#ROOM SIZE DETAILS Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 25 | DP Rating: + 35 / - 35 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None 106 Bedroom right 34" 33-3/4" 64" 65-1/4" Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 20 | DP Rating: + 20 / - 20 Glass: Sash 1: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern, Sash 2: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern, Tempered Glass Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None 107 Stairway 29" 29-3/4" 80" 81-1/4" Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 20 | DP Rating: + 20 / - 20 Glass: Sash 1: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern, Sash 2: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern, Tempered Glass Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None 108 Stairway 29" 29-3/4" 80" 81-1/4" Misc: Misc, Job Charge, Finalizing Measure, Quantity 1, Homeowner understands that upon signing fi nalized document(s) at measure, no other changes may be made to the contract going forward. Construction: None Material: None 0"0" Misc: Misc, Job Charge, Other, Quantity 1, H/O modifi ed-Added Hand lifts to all windows. Home Owner understands and agrees:— That all windows will come with fi berglass screens. — RBA will be installing White aluminum coil to the exterior. — To remove all blinds/drapes and all brackets before install. — To have 3’ of working space around windows before install. — With the operation and handing of all the windows. — That H/O is responsible for any “touch up” 0"0" 07/23/24 Page 3 / 23 Order Summary Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 ID#ROOM SIZE DETAILS painting or staining to interior trim of the door/window. — That there will be glass loss associated with replacement windows. — Headliners, Jamb liners, & Weatherstripping may not be the same interior and or exterior color of the windows. — It could be twelve to sixteen weeks for project completion. Construction: None Material: None Misc: Misc, Job Charge, Other, Quantity 1, Previous customer Construction: None Material: None 0"0" PRODUCTS: 11 WINDOWS: 8 PATIO DOORS: 0 ENTRY DOORS: 0 SPECIALTY: 0 MISC: 3 Updated 7/23/24 JOB NOTES Office to schedule installation. Two man crew. Two day install Two story house *Parking no issues* -Windows 101,102 1. Remove wood double hung windows, interior/exterior stops. Insulate weighted pockets. 2. Bring inside jambs on top of sill up to interior jamb and sill stops. 3. Caulk interior. *Sending flat trim just in case* 4. Wrap exterior with White aluminum coil. -Windows 103-108 1. Remove vinyl replacements. 2. Bring inside jambs on top of sill up to sill stops. 3. Install White vinyl flat trim on interior. 4. Wrap exterior with White aluminum coil. Estimated Duration: 2 days 07/23/24 Page 4 / 23 Order Summary Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 JOB PHOTOS Image 7 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image 5 Image 6 Image 1 07/23/24 Page 5 / 23 101 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 101 Libarary 27-1/2" W 69-1/4" H Window, Double-Hung Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 25 | DP Rating: + 35 / - 35 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None UNIT NOTES Jamb to jamb 28” x 69-3/4” Actual 27-1/2” x 69-1/4” UNIT CONSTRUCTION UNIT MATERIALS UNIT PHOTOS Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 07/23/24 Page 6 / 23 102 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 102 Libarary 27-1/2" W 69-1/4" H Window, Double-Hung Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 25 | DP Rating: + 35 / - 35 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None UNIT NOTES Jamb to jamb 28” x 69-3/4” Actual 27-1/2” x 69-1/4” UNIT CONSTRUCTION UNIT MATERIALS UNIT PHOTOS Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 07/23/24 Page 7 / 23 103 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 103 Bedroom left 33-3/4" W 65-1/4" H Window, Double-Hung Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 25 | DP Rating: + 35 / - 35 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None UNIT NOTES Jamb to jamb 34-1/4” x 65-3/4” Actual 33-3/4” x 65-1/4” UNIT CONSTRUCTION UNIT MATERIALS UNIT PHOTOS Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 07/23/24 Page 8 / 23 104 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 104 Bedroom left 33-3/4" W 64" H Window, Double-Hung Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 25 | DP Rating: + 35 / - 35 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None UNIT NOTES Jamb to jamb 34-1/4” x 64-1/2”! Actual 33-3/4” x 64” ! UNIT CONSTRUCTION UNIT MATERIALS UNIT PHOTOS Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 07/23/24 Page 9 / 23 105 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 105 Bedroom right 33-3/4" W 65-1/4" H Window, Double-Hung Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 25 | DP Rating: + 35 / - 35 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None UNIT NOTES Jamb to jamb 34-1/4” x 65-3/4” Actual 33-3/4” x 65-1/4” UNIT CONSTRUCTION UNIT MATERIALS UNIT PHOTOS Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 07/23/24 Page 10 / 23 106 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 106 Bedroom right 33-3/4" W 65-1/4" H Window, Double-Hung Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 25 | DP Rating: + 35 / - 35 Glass: All Sash: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None UNIT NOTES Jamb to jamb 34-1/4” x 65-3/4” Actual 33-3/4” x 65-1/4” UNIT CONSTRUCTION UNIT MATERIALS UNIT PHOTOS Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 07/23/24 Page 11 / 23 107 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 107 Stairway 29-3/4" W 81-1/4" H Window, Double-Hung Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 20 | DP Rating: + 20 / - 20 Glass: Sash 1: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern, Sash 2: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern, Tempered Glass Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None UNIT NOTES Jamb to jamb 30-1/4” x 81-3/4” Actual 29-3/4” x 81-1/4” UNIT CONSTRUCTION UNIT MATERIALS UNIT PHOTOS Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 07/23/24 Page 12 / 23 108 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 108 Stairway 29-3/4" W 81-1/4" H Window, Double-Hung Window: Acclaim™ Double-Hung, 1:1, Flat Sill Insert, Traditional Checkrail, Exterior White, Interior White Performance Calculator: PG Rating: 20 | DP Rating: + 20 / - 20 Glass: Sash 1: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern, Sash 2: High Performance SmartSun Glass, No Pattern, Tempered Glass Hardware: White, Standard Color Hand Lift Screen: Fiberglass, Full Screen Grille Style: No Grille Misc: None Construction: None Material: None UNIT NOTES Jamb to jamb 30-1/4” x 81-3/4” Actual 29-3/4” x 81-1/4” UNIT CONSTRUCTION UNIT MATERIALS UNIT PHOTOS Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 07/23/24 Page 13 / 23 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 Misc Misc: Misc, Job Charge, Finalizing Measure, Quantity 1, Homeowner understands that upon signing fi nalized document(s) at measure, no other changes may be made to the contract going forward. Construction: None Material: None UNIT NOTES Homeowner understands that upon signing finalized document(s) at measure, no other changes may be made to the contract going forward. UNIT CONSTRUCTION UNIT MATERIALS UNIT PHOTOS 07/23/24 Page 14 / 23 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 Misc Misc: Misc, Job Charge, Other, Quantity 1, H/O modifi ed-Added Hand lifts to all windows. Home Owner understands and agrees:— That all windows will come with fi berglass screens. — RBA will be installing White aluminum coil to the exterior. — To remove all blinds/drapes and all brackets before install. — To have 3’ of working space around windows before install. — With the operation and handing of all the windows. — That H/O is responsible for any “touch up” painting or staining to interior trim of the door/window. — That there will be glass loss associated with replacement windows. — Headliners, Jamb liners, & Weatherstripping may not be the same interior and or exterior color of the windows. — It could be twelve to sixteen weeks for project completion. Construction: None Material: None UNIT NOTES H/O modified- Added Hand lifts to all windows. Home Owner understands and agrees: — That all windows will come with fiberglass screens. — RBA will be installing White aluminum coil to the exterior. — To remove all blinds/drapes and all brackets before install. — To have 3’ of working space around windows before install. — With the operation and handing of all the windows. — That H/O is responsible for any “touch up” painting or staining to interior trim of the door/window. — That there will be glass loss associated with replacement windows. — Headliners, Jamb liners, & Weatherstripping may not be the same interior and or exterior color of the windows. — It could be twelve to sixteen weeks for project completion. UNIT CONSTRUCTION UNIT MATERIALS UNIT PHOTOS 07/23/24 Page 15 / 23 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 Misc Misc: Misc, Job Charge, Other, Quantity 1, Previous customer Construction: None Material: None UNIT NOTES Previous customer UNIT CONSTRUCTION UNIT MATERIALS UNIT PHOTOS Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 07/23/24 Page 16 / 23 Buyer The homeowner reviewed and signed this order during the measure appointment. A representative for the homeowner reviewed and signed this order during the measure appointment. The order was not signed during the measure appointment. Buyer Acknowledgement Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 I acknowledge that by signing this as the homeowner, or on behalf of the homeowner as their authorized agent, I hereby confirm that all product details, features and options have been reviewed with the Order Verification Specialist (OVS).  The features and options include, but are not limited to:  - Window/Door Color  - Hardware Color and Style  - Grill Configurations  - Interior Trim Style, Color and applicable Details  - Exterior Trim Style, Color, and other applicable Details  - What is and is what is not to be Painted/Stained  - Any and all necessary HOA and/or Historical Society approval has been attained at this point or will be attained by the time of installation. Removal and Replacement of the Blinds being solely my responsibility unless otherwise noted. Moreover, I have been told about potential glass loss with my new windows and I understand that some glass loss will occur. I further acknowledge that I have reviewed the order summary, I understand all that has been explained to be, especially that SOME GLASS LOSS MAY OCCUR, and that the order summary is accurate. Wood rot both hidden and visible is possible when replacing windows and doors.  07/23/24 Renewal Confidential Page 17 / 23 Materials Checklist Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 CATEGORY DESCRIPTION QUANTITY This list includes the sum total all of the materials for the entire job. Lead Paint SuppliesLUMBER- OTHER ..1 unit Insulation 2x4 Walls R-13LUMBER- OTHER ..1 unit Spray FoamMATERIAL- ADDL ITEMS ..3 eas Paintable - WhiteMATERIAL- CAULK ..4 tubes Silicone - WhiteMATERIAL- CAULK ..8 tubes Trim Coil- WhiteMATERIAL-TRIM COIL ..2 rolls Vinyl Flat Interior Trim, Insert Window- White (RbA)TRIM- ALL OTHER ..16 units Materials Checklist | 820 Ashland Avenue, South Bend, IN 46616 Page 18 / 23 Installation Invoice Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL Base Unit Installation Charges, Full Frame & EJ Frame Base Unit Installation Charges, Insert Frame & Base Frame Install Double-Hung Window (Flat Sill Insert), 90-99.99 UI 6 $100.00 $600.00 Install Double-Hung Window (Flat Sill Insert), 110-119.99 UI 2 $100.00 $200.00 Base Unit Installation Charges, Patio Doors Base Unit Installation Charges, Entry Doors Construction Charges 800.00SUBTOTAL Additional Items ADDITIONAL TOTAL Installation Invoice | 820 Ashland Avenue, South Bend, IN 46616 Page 19 / 23 Lead Safe Work Practice Work Order Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL Construction Charges Lead Safe (Whole House), JOB 1 $350.00 $350.00 350.00SUBTOTAL Additional Items ADDITIONAL TOTAL 07/23/24 Page 20 / 23 Product Order Form dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 Sales Jennifer Rosinko Tech Richard Challinor Windows 8 Specialty 0 Patio Doors 0 Entry Doors 0 Misc.3 Floor Plan ID# Product Insert Frame Ext. Jamb Ext. Trim Checkrail Style Perf. Upgrade Exact Order Width Exact Order Height Sill Angle Sash Ratio Ext. Color Int. Color Glazing S1 Glazing S2 Glazing S3 Lifts Locks Sash Oper.Hardware Hardware Style Grill Pattern Grille Type Lites S1/S3 Lites S2 Screen Type 101 DB,FS 27 1/2" 69 1/4"NO Traditional NO 1:1 WH WH X3 X3 1 1 Standard White F Additional Options: NORMAL OPENING Misc: None Order Notes: Floor Plan ID# Product Insert Frame Ext. Jamb Ext. Trim Checkrail Style Perf. Upgrade Exact Order Width Exact Order Height Sill Angle Sash Ratio Ext. Color Int. Color Glazing S1 Glazing S2 Glazing S3 Lifts Locks Sash Oper.Hardware Hardware Style Grill Pattern Grille Type Lites S1/S3 Lites S2 Screen Type 102 DB,FS 27 1/2" 69 1/4"NO Traditional NO 1:1 WH WH X3 X3 1 1 Standard White F Additional Options: NORMAL OPENING Misc: None Order Notes: Floor Plan ID# Product Insert Frame Ext. Jamb Ext. Trim Checkrail Style Perf. Upgrade Exact Order Width Exact Order Height Sill Angle Sash Ratio Ext. Color Int. Color Glazing S1 Glazing S2 Glazing S3 Lifts Locks Sash Oper.Hardware Hardware Style Grill Pattern Grille Type Lites S1/S3 Lites S2 Screen Type 103 DB,FS 33 3/4" 65 1/4"NO Traditional NO 1:1 WH WH X3 X3 1 1 Standard White F Additional Options: NORMAL OPENING Misc: None Order Notes: 07/23/24 Page 21 / 23 Product Order Form dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 Floor Plan ID# Product Insert Frame Ext. Jamb Ext. Trim Checkrail Style Perf. Upgrade Exact Order Width Exact Order Height Sill Angle Sash Ratio Ext. Color Int. Color Glazing S1 Glazing S2 Glazing S3 Lifts Locks Sash Oper.Hardware Hardware Style Grill Pattern Grille Type Lites S1/S3 Lites S2 Screen Type 104 DB,FS 33 3/4"64"NO Traditional NO 1:1 WH WH X3 X3 1 1 Standard White F Additional Options: NORMAL OPENING Misc: None Order Notes: Floor Plan ID# Product Insert Frame Ext. Jamb Ext. Trim Checkrail Style Perf. Upgrade Exact Order Width Exact Order Height Sill Angle Sash Ratio Ext. Color Int. Color Glazing S1 Glazing S2 Glazing S3 Lifts Locks Sash Oper.Hardware Hardware Style Grill Pattern Grille Type Lites S1/S3 Lites S2 Screen Type 105 DB,FS 33 3/4" 65 1/4"NO Traditional NO 1:1 WH WH X3 X3 1 1 Standard White F Additional Options: NORMAL OPENING Misc: None Order Notes: Floor Plan ID# Product Insert Frame Ext. Jamb Ext. Trim Checkrail Style Perf. Upgrade Exact Order Width Exact Order Height Sill Angle Sash Ratio Ext. Color Int. Color Glazing S1 Glazing S2 Glazing S3 Lifts Locks Sash Oper.Hardware Hardware Style Grill Pattern Grille Type Lites S1/S3 Lites S2 Screen Type 106 DB,FS 33 3/4" 65 1/4"NO Traditional NO 1:1 WH WH X3 X3 1 1 Standard White F Additional Options: NORMAL OPENING Misc: None Order Notes: Floor Plan ID# Product Insert Frame Ext. Jamb Ext. Trim Checkrail Style Perf. Upgrade Exact Order Width Exact Order Height Sill Angle Sash Ratio Ext. Color Int. Color Glazing S1 Glazing S2 Glazing S3 Lifts Locks Sash Oper.Hardware Hardware Style Grill Pattern Grille Type Lites S1/S3 Lites S2 Screen Type 107 DB,FS 29 3/4" 81 1/4"NO Traditional NO 1:1 WH WH X3 X3T 1 1 Standard White F Additional Options: NORMAL OPENING Misc: None Order Notes: 07/23/24 Page 22 / 23 Product Order Form dba: RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN OF INDIANA, OHIO & TENNESSEE Legal Name: Windows, LLC | License # (null) 1320 City Center Dr. Suite 350 | Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 428-2054 | Fax: (null) | (null) Measure Tech: Richard Challinor, (574)310-5394 Lance & Emma Miller 820 Ashland Avenue South Bend, IN 46616 Floor Plan ID# Product Insert Frame Ext. Jamb Ext. Trim Checkrail Style Perf. Upgrade Exact Order Width Exact Order Height Sill Angle Sash Ratio Ext. Color Int. Color Glazing S1 Glazing S2 Glazing S3 Lifts Locks Sash Oper.Hardware Hardware Style Grill Pattern Grille Type Lites S1/S3 Lites S2 Screen Type 108 DB,FS 29 3/4" 81 1/4"NO Traditional NO 1:1 WH WH X3 X3T 1 1 Standard White F Additional Options: NORMAL OPENING Misc: None Order Notes: Floor Plan ID# Product Insert Frame Ext. Jamb Ext. Trim Checkrail Style Perf. Upgrade Exact Order Width Exact Order Height Sill Angle Sash Ratio Ext. Color Int. Color Glazing S1 Glazing S2 Glazing S3 Lifts Locks Sash Oper.Hardware Hardware Style Grill Pattern Grille Type Lites S1/S3 Lites S2 Screen Type Floor Plan ID# Product Insert Frame Ext. Jamb Ext. Trim Checkrail Style Perf. Upgrade Exact Order Width Exact Order Height Sill Angle Sash Ratio Ext. Color Int. Color Glazing S1 Glazing S2 Glazing S3 Lifts Locks Sash Oper.Hardware Hardware Style Grill Pattern Grille Type Lites S1/S3 Lites S2 Screen Type Floor Plan ID# Product Insert Frame Ext. Jamb Ext. Trim Checkrail Style Perf. Upgrade Exact Order Width Exact Order Height Sill Angle Sash Ratio Ext. Color Int. Color Glazing S1 Glazing S2 Glazing S3 Lifts Locks Sash Oper.Hardware Hardware Style Grill Pattern Grille Type Lites S1/S3 Lites S2 Screen Type 07/23/24 Page 23 / 23 Fibrex® Material Other Materials Strength Because Fibrex® material is strong, we can make our sash and frames narrower. Narrower frames mean more glass, more view. Vinyl frames are known to have a higher expansion/ contraction rate and can bow, breaking the glass seal. Insulation Fibrex material has superior thermal insulating properties. Combined with Andersen® High-Performance™ Low-E4® glass, this helps your home stay warmer in winter and cooler in summer. You can save money on your energy bills. Your home feels more comfortable. Aluminum window frames conduct heat and cold. Heat leaks out of your house in the winter and into your house in the summer. Low Maintenance Fibrex material never needs scraping or painting. It won’t rot, decay or mold.*Fiberglass frames are painted and may need regular maintenance. Beauty Renewal by Andersen replacement windows preserve the architectural beauty of your home. Frame and sash design reflect the shape and lines of your original windows. The unique extruded Fibrex material can be made into any kind of window– including curved specialty windows. Most replacement windows have square profiles that may look artificial in your home. Vinyl frame material is often thicker, reducing glass area. Fiberglass can only be made into straight lineals. Environmental Responsibility 40% of the raw material by weight used to make Fibrex material is clean, reclaimed wood fiber. Reclaimed materials in the manufacturing process can also be reground and reused. Renewal by Andersen® windows meet Green Seal's science-based environmental certification standards as well as being ENERGY STAR® qualified for meeting strict energy efficiency criteria set by the U.S. Department of Energy. Andersen windows are the only windows with Green Seal certification. Fiberglass is a thermoset material and cannot be reformed into new profiles. Warranty A window is not just glass and some framing material. It’s a precise combination of glass, frame and quality installation. We back it all with a 20/2/10 Limited Warranty* that is one of the best in the business. More than half of all remodeling firms have been in business less than four years.** Installation is rarely covered in the written warranty. * For a copy of the Renewal by Andersen 20/2/10 year limited warranty, contact a sales representative. ** Small Business Administration Website, www.sba.gov Reinventing the window Innovation has been a hallmark of Andersen Corporation since its founding in 1903. From implementing “mass production” techniques in 1904 (nine years before Henry Ford), to producing the first completely assembled window unit in the industry (1926), to becoming the world’s largest specialized window frame factory in 1929, our guiding principle has always been to “make a product that is different and better.” Each step of the way we have incorporated the latest technologies, fine precision, and high standards in our quest to be better. Introducing Fibrex® material One of our most innovative ideas is Fibrex material. This revolutionary composite combines the strength and stability of wood with the low-maintenance features of vinyl. In fact, you might say it’s an evolutionary product—Andersen scientists developed the first hollow vinyl window in the U.S. in 1959, and engineered composite window materials in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1992, Andersen perfected composite window technology, and patented Fibrex material. Today, Fibrex material is the perfect choice for your new replacement windows. Fibrex® material pellets Fi b r e x ® Ma t e r i a l : a b e t t e r a lt e r n a t i v e , a b e t t e r w i n d o w Andersen Corporation was founded in 1903 and soon revolutionized the way windows were installed by pre-cutting materials for carpenters to assemble on the building site. Over the years, Andersen proudly introduced other industry milestones, including new technologies and methods that made windows and doors last longer, look better, and function as intended for many years. By the 1950s, Andersen’s research and development efforts were laying the groundwork for Fibrex® material and a brand new way to provide homeowners with beautiful, high quality, and efficient replacement windows. Andersen® hollow vinyl window (1959)Perma-Shield® clad casement (1966) Fibrex® Material: A Better Material, A Better Performance Fibrex® material pellets 1958 Aluminum rejected as a framing material due to high conduction of heat and cold. 1959 Andersen is the first company to develop a hollow vinyl window in the U.S. but decides it doesn’t have enough structural integrity. But the low maintenance feature of the vinyl had possibilities. 1966 Andersen creates the “clad-wood” window and door category (still the standard of excellence in stock-size new construction). Andersen Research & Development invents a way to weld the corners together for airtight, watertight performance. 1968-78 The price of wood increases 400% in 10 years. Wood’s unique structure preserves its strength right down to the cellular level. Andersen expands its use of reclaimed wood fibers into pressed wood boards for hidden parts of the window. Engineered wood–wood pieces combined and pressed together–actually prove stronger than traditional raw wood. 1991 Fibrex® material is patented–it combines the best qualities of wood and thermo- plastic polymers. “L-Joint” visual appearance environmental test Fibrex® Material: A Better Material, A Better Performance Sub-sill support for Frenchwood® hinged patio door (1993) Andersen® products and patents have revolutionized the window and door industry for over 100 years, changing the home construction industry, how homes are designed, and even how we live in our homes. We are constantly testing and introducing new materials. Heat and cold chambers mimic extreme temperature conditions. Simulating devices produce extremes of dry and wet to test all new products. Windows, hardware, finishes and packaging materials all undergo testing. The company’s innovation grows from its talented and committed employees. Andersen family values of excellence, integrity, innovation and partnership speak to the success of its past and guide a future of unlimited possibility. “Renewal by Andersen benefits from the rich tradition of the Andersen® brand. Customers know that they can trust us, that they will be treated well and that we stand behind our products.” –Paul Delahunt President of Renewal by Andersen of innovation and excellence yearsover 1970s Over the decades, the company learns to approach manufacturing with the aim of extending, preserving and protecting resources. From the supply chain to the manufacturing line to the products themselves, Andersen strives to improve the return on its resources by making windows and doors that perform and last. 1970s Andersen sees the extra wood created by its manufacturing process as a potential material resource. The company develops window sash made from reclaimed wood fibers and thermoplastic polymers. The new material performs and weathers well. But manufacturing methods are inefficient until developments are made in the next decade. 1993 Fibrex® material used as a sub- sill component in the Andersen® Frenchwood® hinged patio door. The Fibrex® material sill was selected for its superior strength and resistance to rot and decay, and performs exceptionally well in this demanding role. 1995 Renewal by Andersen founded. Now one of the largest window replacement companies in the U.S., Renewal by Andersen windows incorporate over 40% reclaimed wood fiber by weight from other window manufacturing operations. 2008 Renewal by Andersen® windows have achieved the highest SCS certified recycled content of any window replacement company. Fibrex® material The “material” difference Consider all you expect windows to do for your home—Fibrex® material makes a difference in every instance. Measured across a range of conditions that affect the efficiency, maintenance and beauty of windows, Fibrex® material performs well compared to vinyl, aluminum, fiberglass, and wood. Take a look and we think you’ll agree—replacement windows made of Fibrex® material are the right choice for your home. Stable and predictable Fibrex material is twice as stable and rigid as vinyl. Wood’s average stiffness is higher, but it’s less predictable than Fibrex® material because of wood’s natural variations like grain, knots and moisture content. Fibrex material is strong so frames can be made narrower than with other framing materials. Narrower frames mean more glass, more view. Fibrex material can be made into any style of window—including curved specialty windows—and in colors to complement every home. 400,000 800,000 1,200,000 Average modulusStiffness psiFibrex® Material 807,600 Vinyl 385,800 Pine 1,213,000In/In ºF x 100.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 -5Thermal Expansion 1.57 .25 1.18 3.42 AluminumPineVinylFibrex Material® An excellent insulator Fibrex material has excellent insulating properties on a par with wood, vinyl or fiberglass. Aluminum, on the other hand, transfers heat out of your home and allows outdoor cold temperatures to chill the window areas inside. Fibrex material insulates about 700 times better than aluminum.BTU/hr. ft.ºF0.00 0.30 0.60 0.90 1.20 AluminumPineVinylFibrex Material .13 .10 .07 Thermal Conductivity 92.00 ® Decay-resistant With Fibrex material, a special polymer formulation surrounds and coats each wood fiber in the manufacturing process, providing exceptional resistance to rot and fungal growth. Renewal by Andersen’s windows, made with Fibrex material, never need scraping or painting because they are warranted not to flake, rust, blister, peel, crack, pit or corrode.* 0 10 20 30 40 50 % Weight loss due to decayUntreated PineTreated PineVinylFibrex® Material 0%0% 10% 50%Decay of Materials For additional information on Renewal by Andersen® products and services, please visit our Website at renewalbyandersen.com “Renewal by Andersen” and the Renewal by Andersen logo are registered trademarks of Andersen Corporation. All other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. © 2008 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. Rev. 11/08 Reorder RL-2001 Durable and reliable Fibrex material, like wood, fiberglass and aluminum, expands and contracts very little. Vinyl, however, expands and contracts a lot, which can cause cracks, bowing and leakage of air and water. Fibrex material windows will perform better in every season no matter how cold the winters or how hot the summers in your area. * See the limited warranty for details.