Original Siding Types Used

Replacement
In Harwinton, clapboards and weatherboards were the most common siding types in the 18th and 19th centuries. Symthetic siding is a 20th century invention and does not enhance historic structures, as it cannot duplicate the texture, relief and detail of wood.

Addition
In some cases, vinyl or aluminum siding may be permitted, but is not recommended for historic buildings, and it's advantages and disadvantages should be weighed carefully. When such material is installed, care should be taken to match width, spacing and direction of original siding, and to replicate or preserve surrounding architectural features such as windows and door trim, corner or sill boards, cornices, brackets and eave details.

Windows

Maintenance
window material, type, arrangement, details, ornamentation and construction are an important part of the character and style of a building. Traditional window types in our districts include, but are not limitted to the 12-over-12 double hung, the 6-over-6 double hung, 2-over-2 double hung and 1-over-1 double hung. There are also decorative styles. The window and all it's parts should be considered together as a whole, and should be preserved as such.

Repair
A window can aften be repaired by patching or replacing deteriorated parts. It is recommended that this alternative be studied and considered prior to replacement of the entire window.

Basic Window Features

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