How to Navigate Historic Preservation Approval for Windows
Replacing windows in a historic home is not the same as ordering a standard swap from a catalog. That means the question is rarely only "what is the best window?" And more often "what will the review board allow?" Most historic preservation boards are trying to protect the same things: original material where it can be saved, a consistent street view, and replacement parts that do not shout from the curb. Those are not the same thing, and the approval rules can differ