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THE DETAIL OF THE WINDOWS IS A <br />CHARACTERISTIC OF EACH HOUSING STYLE <br />INDICATIVE OF MANY HOUSING STYLES AND <br />PERIODS OF CONSTRUCTION <br />THE SAME SHADOW -LINES AS DOUBLE HUNG <br />WINDOWS <br />Windows play an important role iin the <br />character definition of the houses and <br />the overall neighborhood. The <br />proportion, material, and organization of <br />windows in the wall help to establish a <br />construction date of the house. The <br />detail of the window is frequently a key <br />characteristic in identifyiing an <br />architectural style. <br />The majority of windows in the historic <br />homes are the traditional wood, double <br />hung, rope and pulley system. Many of <br />the houses have a simple one -over -one <br />configuration while others have multiple <br />pieces of glass in a single window sash:. <br />A few houses were constructed with <br />casement windows: windows that open <br />like a door rather than slide up and <br />down. These windows are not known <br />for their energy efficiency, but can be <br />maintained and made more efficient by <br />installing weather stripping. <br />The following criteria are recommended: <br />Original windows need to be <br />retained as they are a strong <br />character -defining feature on a <br />house., <br />It is not necessary to replace an <br />entire window if only a portion is in, <br />need of repair. Replace the <br />deteriorated portion only. A single <br />sash can, be made to replace a <br />deteriorated one. <br />Proper window fit, weather stripping, <br />new glazing compound at the glass, <br />and sealant around window frames <br />can improve the energy efficiency of <br />woodwinclows substantially while <br />retaining the historical character. <br />Design Standards for the City of Paris, Texas) 12 <br />