Quelah Association of Unit Owners Approved Window Policy

May 30, 2009

 

 

Revised Window Replacement Policy.

 

A majority of windows were replaced with new premium vinyl windows during the 2007-8 exterior remodel.  This replacement policy is to address the remaining windows which have not been replaced.

 

The only change allowed from the existing color and material of frames in any unit will be to Low-E insulated vinyl window, and owners must replace all windows in the unit, except as detailed below.  The only colors allowed are:  Sand, Desert Sand, Tan, and Desert Tan.  The prior approved Almond color is no longer approved.

 

 

Units with Wood Window /Sliding Door Frames:

 

                   Replacement of Glass in Existing Frames:   Wood is a good insulator. Replacement of current glass with Low E 

                   glass in the existing wood frames will improve energy efficiency (UV value).

 

                   If new frames are installed:

 

                   If only some of the frames will be replaced, they must be wood frames with exterior surface painted to match the approved    

                   window frame colors.

 

                   If all of the wood frames will be replaced, they may be either wood frames painted to match the approved colors,  clad wood   

                   (clad with metal or fiberglass), or vinyl windows with the approved colors.

        

                  Units with Bronze Aluminum Window/Sliding Door Frames:

 

                  Replacement of Glass in Existing Frames: Aluminum is not a good insulator.  Replacement of current glass with

         Low E in the existing aluminum frames will provide only marginal    improvement in efficiency.

 

                  If new frames are installed:

 

                  A maximum of one frame can be replaced with aluminum frames.  If more than one frame is to be replaced, it must be     

                  replaced with the current standard which is Low-E vinyl windows.

 

                  If more than one frame will be replaced, they must be vinyl frames with  Low-E insulated glass.  In that case, the color will be 

                  the color approved in the vinyl window replacement master plan.

  

                  Installation Procedure:

                  All windows will have full 360 degree nailing flange.   Windows without nailing flanges are not approved.

 

                  Windows will be installed by a licensed contractor that is registered with the Sunriver Owners’ Association.

 

                  Window exterior trim and caulk will be identical to that used during the 2007- 2009 exterior remodel.  The procedure will be  

                  that used in the 2007-2009 exterior remodel project.

 

                  Inspection:

    

                  The Quelah Board of Directors reserves the right to designate an inspector who will inspect the preparation for window   

                  installation and the final installation.  The inspector will confirm that the board policy concerning preparation (use of the proper   

                  windows with nailing flanges), and procedure i.e. compliance with materials, colors, and proper installation technique is as 

                  follows. The Board reserves the right to reject and disapprove the installation if it does not comply fully with the policy.

               

                 General:

                

                 The replacement windows will be special ordered to fit the existing rough openings.   Resizing the rough openings substantially

                 to accept stock window sizes will be not be approved.

 

                 To assure compliance with the policy, all owners must request approval from the Quelah Board of Directors in writing prior to  

                 making any windows or sliding door frame replacements.

 

                 After approval by the Quelah Board, owners who want to change to vinyl frames must also request a Minor Addition Approval 

                 and a Building Permit from SROA.