X.N. Building Openings: Windows, Doors, Skylights

Cutting in new windows and doors, or blocking up or changing the size of existing windows and doors in original buildings is not permitted without prior approval of the Board of Directors, except:

• when windows or doors are lost because of the construction of a heated addition, or
• in the case of raising the sill of kitchen windows in frame homes to create a 3'0" high window only, in order to accommodate countertop height.

All replacement windows must be reviewed by the Technical Services office. A GHI permit is required.

Installation of window types different from those listed as acceptable in the chart below require approval by the Board of Directors before the Technical Services office will issue a permit.

Maintenance of any skylight or light tube is the responsibility of the member, and is a component excluded from the Addition Maintenance Program (X.L.6.c.).

Security bars on windows are prohibited.

All exterior replacement doors shall be reviewed and permitted by the Technical Services office.

Exterior doors for replacement use in the original building or existing additions, as well as any exterior doors for new additions, shall be of a simple, rectangular design. These doors may have recessed panels or glass panes.

The following doors are considered incompatible with the design of the original building and require approval by the Board of Directors before the Technical Services office will issue a permit.

• Doors with rounded features, scrolling or ornate trim
• Doors with stained, colored, opaque, beveled, edged or otherwise decorative glass

Visual examples of compatible and incompatible styles may be obtained from the Technical Services office.

Security bars on entry doors or storm doors are prohibited.