HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2008-034 SUPPORT DOCUMENTSMinyard, Brian
From: Boyd Maher [Boyd@arkansasheritage.org]
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 9:18 AM
To: Minyard, Brian
Subject: FW: design question
Here are some responses from our staff.
Enjoy this fiiiine weekend!
-----Original Message -----
From: Nancy Lowe
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:54 AM
To: brian driscoll; Boyd Maher; Tom Marr; Mona Hughes; Theresa J.
Russell
Subject: RE: design question
Brian's solution works fine for built-in tubs.
It also works for clawsfoot tubs. Here the tub can have shower
curtain(s) that encompass the entire border of the tub, hanging from a
metal frame above in the same shape as the tub. Depending on how far
the tub is from the wall with the window, you may or may not need
another shower curtain over the window.
And on a final note, some folks actually prefer baths to showers!
Nancy Lowe
Design Consultant, Main Street Arkansas
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
-----Original Message -----
From: brian driscoll
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 9:38 AM
To: Boyd Maher; Tom Marr; Mona Hughes; Theresa J. Russell; Nancy Lowe
Subject: RE: design question
V all -
This issue has come up before - and the most logical and inexpensive
solution I have heard is to install a shower curtain that extends below
the window sill over the window unit. This will eliminate most of the
moisture -related problems. Usually these windows are tall enough that
the water won't run in above the curtain. And the curtain can be opened
occasionally to allow air to dry out any water that may get on the
interior window surfaces. The window ought to be treated like an
exterior surface - meaning caulking around the perimeter of the unit -
where the trim meets the wall - ought to be kept up. The other problem
area will be where the lower sash meets the window stool piece (the
interior "sill"). Since the window will have to remain operable,
perhaps some sort of weatherstripping, like a rubber door sweep, can be
installed there - although the curtain ought to eliminate most of this
problem also.
I have heard of others placing Plexiglas or Lexan sheets over the entire
window, but I think this creates other maintenance problems (trapped
moisture/condensation between the two surfaces) and I wouldn't recommend
it.
This is all assuming a Craftsman -era 4-plex has built-in tubs and not
the free standing "clawfoot" type found in buildings built earlier.
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Brian Driscoll
Technical Services Coordinator
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
323 Center St., Suite 1600
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501.324.9881
brian@arkansasheritage.org
-----Original Message -----
From: Boyd Maher
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 4:43 PM
To: brian driscoll; Tom Marr; Mona Hughes; Theresa J. Russell
Subject: FW: design question
Here's a strange one ...
Anyone want to take a stab at this?
-----Original Message -----
From: Minyard, Brian[mailto:BMinyard@littlerock.org]
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 4:30 PM
To: Boyd Maher
Subject: design question
Have a person in the district that her question has stumped me.
4 plex, 6th and Sherman, on corner, craftsman two story red brick. The
4 bathrooms originally had tubs only. Now they all have showers.
However, the shower rots out the wood window interior sill and the lower
sash. If we have her replace the window, it is just going to rot again.
Sort of a self defeating task. Who wants to take a bath when you can
have a shower? One of the units has glass block, which stands out like
a sore thumb.
Building code says it you do not have an operable window, you must have
a fan. So, if the window is blocked, be prepared for a fan to be
installed on the side wall through the brick or where the window is now.
The house does not have shutters, so closing the window and "closing the
shutters" over the window is not an option.
So, what has the state recommended in the past? She has not filed, but
I expect her to file for a COA on this and other things in a few months.
is this list serve question? if it is, please delete address.
Brian Minyard, AICP
bminyard@littlerock.org
(501) 371-4789
fax (501) 399-3435
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