Architectural Standards

Windows

Windows should be of a size and design appropriate to the architectural character of the house. Windows should be approximately a 2 to 1 proportion height to width. Various styles such as a double hung, casement or awning are acceptable if compatible with the style of the house. Examples of acceptable window pane arrangements are 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 4/1, 2/2, 6/6, or 6/9. There the first number is the upper sash and the second number is the lower sash of the window. These window configurations are required on all facades of the home. Windows may be prefinished aluminum, painted wood, clad wood or other approved material if sized, proportioned and finished to look like painted wood. Window screens are allowed but must cover both upper and lower sashes. Storm windows should be in keeping with the architectural character of the house and must be submitted to the NCC for approval.

The Graywood recommended jamb trim is 4 inches wide measured from the edge of the trim to the edge of the glass. The 4 inch dimension is normally achieved by adding a brick mold or other trim to the window. In recent years the window manufacturers have produced a standard trim that measures 3 inches wide. Graywood will accept a manufactured window that measures 3 inches as the minimum width. The 6 inch trim reference at the head of the window is amended to 3 inches. Please see picture at end of the booklet for clarification

Non-shuttered windows visible from the street shall have a more decorative head and sill treatment.

All windows will be energy efficient thermal glass, warranted, factory units. Exterior storm windows will not be permitted. All window mullion grids will be permanent and constructed of full profile (minimum 3?4? width, minimum 3?8? projection) mullion bars. Pop out mullions will not be accepted. Mullion grid patterns must remain uniform from window to window.

Shifts in grid alignment will not be permitted. Assorted window styles will be discouraged on an individual home (i.e., cathedral fan arches mixed with the flat spring arches). Only custom, feature, view windows will be allowed to remain muntinless. Double hung windows (non TDL) will not be allowed. Windows should be recessed from the wall to provide a shadow line.

Windows should be clear glass. No reflective glass or reflective tinting should be used. Stained glass windows and Victorian style doors are not allowed.

Bright-finished or bright-plated metal exterior doors, windows, window screens, louvers, exterior trim or structural members shall not be permitted.

Arched and half-round windows are to be used only if they are indigenous to the architectural style of the house.

Typical Window Designs, Non-Shuttered Window

Boxed bay and bay windows are encouraged. Window projections of more than 30? shall extend to finished grade. Bay window roofs may be copper or prefinished metal. Projections of less than 30? must be bracket supported.

Dormer windows in single or paired configuration are encouraged. Dormers may have gabled, hipped or shed roofs.

APPROVED WINDOWS

ALL NEIGHBORHOODS:
      ?Creative- Bilt Best
      ?Superior- Show Case # 2500 &  Anderson Silverline #2901 (Vinyl clad)
      ? Vetter (Aluminum Clad)
      ?Anderson 400 series (Vinyl Clad) & Anderson 200 series & Anderson "A" series

      ?Anderson 100 series vinyl - Jasmine neighborhood sides and back only.

      ?Weathershield Proshield (Vinyl Clad) ? Vison 3000
      ?Norco (Vinyl Clad)
      ?Windsor (Vinyl Clad)
      ?Pella (Series # Architect) - Clad Frame
      ?Mayfair (Double Hung Only)
      ?Kolbe (Aluminum Clad)
      ?Lincoln (Vinyl Clad)

LEMONGRASS:

Sides and Rear only

Any vinyl window that will meet the trim guidelines of 3 to 4 inches. Interior (sandwiched) grids are allowed.

AZALEA:

Refer to Supplement Design Guidelines for Azalea details.