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M <br />Windows <br />The windows are original to the facility, and are single - glazed, metal framed, <br />which provide very low R- values. All windows and exterior doors in the portions <br />of the building proposed to be retained should be replaced to reduce energy <br />consumed, and to reduce on -going maintenance costs. Some caulking and <br />glazing for windows and exterior doors tested positive for asbestos and will <br />require abatement. <br />Flooring <br />Flooring in the sectors of the building that may not be removed include the <br />gymnasium, main entrance /office area, dining hall and kitchen. <br />The gymnasium floor is a carpet product complete with basketball court <br />markings. The dining hall includes what are assumed to be the original floor <br />tiles, which test positive for asbestos. Flooring in the corridors which contained <br />asbestos was previously abated, and now includes a vinyl composition tile (VCT) <br />that is recommended for replacement based on age and condition. Although <br />asbestos containing tiles were previously removed form the south wing, mastic <br />(flooring adhesive) in the south. wing tested positive and would also require <br />abatement. The kitchen includes a red quarry tile that would need some minor <br />repairs, if this portion of the facility is retained for use. <br />Although not required, it is highly recommended to remove and abate the dining <br />room floor tile, as well as asbestos containing mastic in other parts of the <br />building. The existing VCT is more than 15 years old in all areas of the building <br />that may not be removed, and so should be replaced. <br />5 <br />