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Historic District Commission reviews Norwood and Marvin window samples; members press for removable storms and true divided-light appearance
Summary
The Historic District Commission examined physical window mock-ups from Norwood Windows and a Marvin sample for 14 Silver Street, pressing for muntin proportions and removable storm solutions that preserve a traditional divided-light look in the Old Historic District.
Commissioners at the Nantucket Historic District Commission meeting inspected physical window mock-ups brought into the meeting by manufacturers and applicants and discussed what details are acceptable in the Old Historic District. The session included two manufacturers’ samples — a Norwood insulated true-putty historic-style sash and a Marvin unit shown by an applicant for 14 Silver Street — and a broader discussion about storms, muntin profiles and how to preserve a traditional look while addressing energy and screening needs.
Why it mattered: Commissioners and staff said visual authenticity matters in the Old Historic District and that, when possible, true divided-light (TDL) or visually convincing simulated divided-light (SDL) solutions that avoid conspicuous…
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