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Applicant proposes Pella Reserve windows and shutters for 44 Spring Street
Summary
The applicant told the commission that the upstairs windows are deteriorated and he proposes Pella Reserve Traditional aluminum‑clad windows with simulated divided lites and to reinstall shutters; commissioners sought material samples and confirmed no change in window openings was proposed.
James Brown told the commission the existing windows are in poor condition, painted shut and missing internal stops, and that replacement is needed for safety and preservation. He proposed Pella Reserve Traditional windows—aluminum‑clad on the exterior with a wood interior and simulated‑divided‑lites to match the existing two‑over‑two appearance—and said the size of openings would not change.
Commission members supported reintroducing shutters where historic evidence suggested they existed and asked for materials and profiles to ensure the new work reads historically compatible. "They're a real hazard. And, obviously, we'd like to replace them," Brown said about the existing windows. The commission also discussed removing paint carefully and using appropriate mortar for any masonry repairs; those details should appear in the applicant's follow‑up submission.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 190, topfinish SEG 414.
