Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Certificate 8-G-25-HZ, subject to the following conditions: 1) repairs to masonry, as necessary, follow Preservation Brief 2 and use mortar with the same composition and profile as the existing; 2) final storm window and door selections be sent to staff for approval.
Applicant Request
Windows- Repair to six original basement-level windows and installation of wood storm windows. Creation of new window openings and the installation of one new 2/2 double-hung wood window and one 3-lite transom wood window on the south elevation, with wood sills to match the original. Removal of existing flat wood door on the rear elevation and the installation of a new half-lite, multi-pane, paneled wooden door in its place.
Fourth and Gill H
- Style: Bungalow, c.1915.
- One story hipped roof frame house with recessed sidelights.
- Style: Bungalow, c.1915.
Applicable Guidelines
Fourth and Gill Design Guidelines, adopted by the Knoxville City Council on April 20, 1999 and June 29, 1999.
See Guidelines- Windows
- 1. Vinyl and aluminum replacement windows should not be used.
- 2. Original windows should be reused. It will be much less expensive and much better historically to retain the original windows.
- 3. Storm windows are often considered when a homeowner wants to increase the heating and cooling efficiency of a building. Interior storm windows that cannot be seen from the street might be a better alternative. If exterior storm windows are used, the windows can be wood, or color clad metal to match the building's trim. Exterior storm windows and security windows should not be used if they damage or obscure the original windows and frames.
- 4. If replacement windows are necessary, they should be the same overall size as the originals, with the same pane division, and the same muntin style and exterior depth, width and profile. False muntins or grids should not be used.
- 7. It can be appropriate to design and install additional windows on the rear or another secondary elevation. The designs should be compatible with the overall design of the building.
- Entrances
- 3. Service (rear or side) entrances should not be altered to make them appear to be formal entrances by adding paneled doors, fanlights or sidelights.
- 4. Secondary entrances should be compatible with the originals in size, scale or materials but should not give the appearance of a primary entrance.
- 7. Missing doors should be replaced with new doors appropriate for the style and period of the building. In replacing missing original doors, replacement doors should mimic doors typical for that architectural style, including materials, glazing, and pane configuration. Solid six panel or flush wood or steel design doors should only be used for entrances not visible from the public street. "Decorator" designed doors available from wholesale hardware stores are usually not appropriate for the architectural styles of the Fourth & Gill Historic District.
- Masonry
- 5. Match new mortar with the original mortar in color, composition, profile and depth. If necessary, analyze the original mortar to determine the proportions of lime, sand and cement. Do not use a "scrub" technique to repoint. Change the width or joint only if the change will return the joint to its original appearance. Do not remove sound mortar.
- 6. Never repoint with mortar of high Portland cement content unless that is the content of the original mortar. Using a high percentage of Portland can create a bond that is stronger than the historic masonry material and can cause severe damage during the freeze and thaw cycle.
