Caulking. weatherstripping; reglazing and repainting of windows; repair, replacement or installation of storm windows (exterior, interior, metal or wood) provided they match the historic shape and size of the historic prime windows and that the meeting rail coincides with that of the prime window. Color should match trim, if possible. Replacement of windows is not an exempt activity. If replacement windows are being proposed, the qualified professional must provide a statement to VDHP of the condition of existing windows, why the existing windows cannot be retained, safety considerations such as the presence of lead-based paint hazards; cost considerations of retaining existing windows vs. installing replacements including ongoing maintenance; and rationale for the design and selection of new windows, along with how the replacement windows will meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Energy efficiency shall be considered as part of the evaluation of the proposed replacement windows.
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