HARB approves simulated divided-light window replacements at 372 East Market Street

The York City Historical Architectural Review Board approved a window-replacement application for 372 East Market Street at its Oct. 9 meeting, accepting simulated divided-light windows described as integral light technology (ILTV) and requiring that existing sills and sight lines be preserved.

The applicant (who identified himself as John) described the proposed units as wood-clad replacement windows with a permanent exterior and interior grill and an insulating spacer between panes to simulate divided lights. A board member noted the product was a simulated divided-light unit and that on the building’s primary facades the board prefers true sight lines and the retention of existing sills. “We can keep them the same. We don’t have to mess with those. The homeowner can maintain them with paint,” a board member said.

Board members discussed acceptable materials. Several said composite-clad units such as certain Andersen models are acceptable; the panel reiterated that vinyl is generally allowed only on nonvisible rear elevations. The board approved the application as submitted and moved on to the next agenda item.

The board encouraged the applicant to avoid wrapping historic sills and to maintain the window head and sill details so the replacement units match historic sight lines.