How To Repair Historic Wood Windows

The same can t be said for vinyl or new growth wood replacement windows with plastic parts.

How to repair historic wood windows.

Pam rodriguez didn t set out to restore old house windows for a living. Repairing wood windows our old windows had broken glass and crumbling putty. Wooden windows which are repaired and properly maintained will have greatly extended service lives while contributing to the historic character of the building. Here s to restore them.

This is especially true when it comes to replacing exterior elements like windows. The repair of historic wooden windows. Repair or replace historic windows. Historic wood windows are constantly being torn out of homes today and being replaced with inferior products.

Repair restoring old wood windows. While residing in massachusetts pam learned restoration techniques on the fly first in an 1875 church she volunteered to help revive and then in her own home a 1930s dutch colonial in boston with 22 windows in dire need of repair. Replacing old wood screens a few tricks and some advice on making new wooden window screens. The michigan state historic preservation office received a grant to fund a five part video series simple steps to working windows.

Thus an important element of a building s significance will have been preserved for the future. Thus an important element of a building s significance will have been preserved for the future. A confident do it yourselfer pam figured out techniques as she went taking apart sash. In these detailed videos viewers will learn what it takes and how to repair and restore old wood windows.

The facts about historic windows. Historic wood windows constructed of old growth lumber and superior craftsmanship will last up to five times longer than replacement models namely because the wood is durable and they are easily repaired. Replacement windows for historic homes can be a challenge but there are many options that will give you beautiful results. Metal vinyl double paned triple paned argon filled are promoted as the solution to a drafty old house.

Repairable historic wood windows are designed to be easy to repair. Wooden windows which are repaired and properly maintained will have greatly extended service lives while contributing to the historic character of the building.