Design Guidelines - Senatobia, Mississippi

3.1.4
winDow renovaTion
anD rePlaCemenT
Re-open or reveal upper story
windows if they are presently
covered. If lowered ceilings are necessary,
pull the dropped ceiling back
from the window. If re-opening the
window is not feasible, recreate the
original windows with new units
to match the original as closely as
possible. If original to the building,
shutters may be considered to define
the original window proportions.
Maintain the original spacing patterns
of the windows. Preserve the
window frame, sash, and surrounds.
Repair rather than replace original
windows whenever possible; if repair
is not feasible, replace with windows
that match the existing windows as
closely as possible. Size, frame and
trim material, method of operation,
size of sash members, window
frame elements, and the pattern of
divided lights are important features
to replicate.
A traditional material such as
wood was used predominantly in
downtown Senatobia and is, therefore,
most appropriate. However,
other materials such as metal-clad or
vinyl-clad windows may be utilized
provided they replicate the shape,
detailing and form of the original
windows as closely as possible.
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guIdelIneS for exIStIng commercIal-type BuIldIngS
This arched-top window appropriately
fills in the entire masonry opening.
True divided light wood
windows were the norm in
traditional construction. 4over-4
pattern.
The consideration of horizontal alignment of windows unifies
these three buildings of dissimilar heights, colors and detailing.
Tri-partite window provides visual interest.
In this example, the original arched-top windows were removed and rectangular
units were installed in their place with a wooden “filler” inserted
in the arched area. This gives the appearance of an “eye lid” closing above
the windows. Always fill the opening with an appropriately sized window.
Historically, windows were true divided lights in nature. Traditionally,
most windows installed during the period of Senatobia’s
primary downtown commercial development were 1-over-1, or
2-over-2 in pattern. However, installations such as the 6-over-1
pattern shown above were used successfully to introduce character
and variety.
Guidelines
v Whenever possible, repair,
rather than replace existing windows.
v If repair is not feasible, and
the window must be replaced,
match the existing window in
terms of size, materials, method of
operation and detailing.
v The window opening itself
should be carefully preserved.
It should not be made larger or
smaller to accommodate a differently
sized window.
v Window materials other than
wood may be considered provided
they replicate the original shapes,
detailing and form of the original
windows as closely as possible.
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