Evansville preservation commission tables 615 Southeast Riverside window request, asks for specifications and historic research

Gail Cummings, representative for 615 Southeast Riverside, asked the Evansville Historic Preservation Commission to approve replacement of eight front windows with Renewal by Andersen—s Fibrex composite windows, saying the change would be "an affordable, efficient option" and would give the house a "uniform look." Cummings told the commission the house has 17 windows on the front elevation, nine of which are non-historic; she said two historic openings are currently boarded after storm damage.

Eric Varden of Renewal by Andersen described Fibrex as a composite of "40% Ponderosa Pine" and "60% proprietary polymers," said the product uses mortise-and-tenon corner construction, has narrower frame profiles than many vinyl replacements and is tested for longevity; he also said Fibrex windows are double-glazed and "more energy efficient than vinyl." Varden provided a sample to commissioners and described both insert and full-frame installation options.

Commissioners did not vote…