On a HO Deluxe replacement cost policy if there exists an inability to match the existing item on the structure is the insurance company then obligated to replace all items(including the undamaged ones) so that all items match in appearance as they did prior to the loss? For example:

On this claim one-third of the windows are damaged; however because of the age of the house and style of construction matching windows are no longer available. If that one-third is replaced with a newer style the windows will be different and cause an aesthetic problem as to the appearance of the house.

Please advise as to what the insurance company is responsible for in this instance.

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