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    Fenton Hall Window Condition Assessment
    (University of Oregon, 2010-05) Campus Planning, Design & Construction, University of Oregon
    Overall, the assessed Fenton Hall windows are in excellent condition. This survey sought to assess all windows in the original Fenton Hall building and excluded assessment of the Stack Addition. The majority of wear to the windows is superficial; the most commonly affected area is the exterior sill, both the concrete and the wooden portion. Exposed sills and jambs on the south, west and north sides are in need of repainting. Currently, exposed wood has lead to checking on some of these sills. It also appears that some windows have been impacted by water infiltration as the paint condition on some of the interior muntins and rails shows signs of past condensation accumulation. A number of weight cords on the double hung windows are also in need of repair. Unless otherwise mentioned, all windows and much of the hardware appear to be original, though many of the operable windows have had new stops added. Second and third floor windows are operable and notably decorative. The majority of the third floor windows are double hung with a fixed, decorative upper sash. Two distinct diamond quarrel patterns describe the upper sashes, suggesting that some of them were replaced at one point. The majority of windows on the second floor are also operable. Six of these windows along the eastern elevation are have a large fixed lower window with an operable, arched transom above. Original operable vents are still present in these six distinctive windows. While function would be improved by paint removal from the vents’ exterior side and a thorough cleaning, they provide ventilation passively. Other windows have been retrofitted to accommodate air conditioning units.