Windows
- Cleaning historic glass
From The U.S. General Services Administration Historic Preservation Technical Procedures Manual - Treatment for Condensation on Historic Glass and Storm Sash
Adapted From The U.S. General Services Administration Historic Preservation Technical Procedures Manual - Double-hung window construction
Here's a brief story that explores how double-hung windows are put together. - Preserving and restoring old windows
Another in a series of stories based on guidelines from the National Park Service and the U.S. Interior Department - Masking tape residue
Help! How do I remove this sticky stuff from my windows? - Drafty windows?
Close those gaps around doors and windows for big heating cost paybacks - Removing old glazing
What's the easiest and most effective way to remove glazing from old windows? - Washing window screens
Clean screens in no time with this simple method - Keeping windows open
Candle wax comes to the rescue with sticky windows - Quick Tip
Repairing double paned windows - The preservation and repair of historic stained and leaded glass
Preservation and documentation issues facing owners of buildings with leaded glass - The repair and thermal upgrading of historic steel windows
Misunderstood and maligned, steel windows often mistakenly discarded in building rehabilitation - Triple-track aluminum storm windows & old houses
Are they effective? Should you spring for new sash? Here's the surprising answer. - The Use of Awnings on Historic Buildings: Repair, Replacement and New Design
Awnings helped define the visual character of our streetscapes for two centuries; now they're being rediscovered - Original Windows
The wavy look of vintage window glass is a result of the handmade manufacturing process that was used until the early twentieth century. - Old Windows
Unless windows have historical significance, replace rather than repair when they are truly worn out. New windows will make the house more comfortable and lower energy bills. - Replacement Windows: Measure Thrice, Order Once
Replacement windows can cut heating and cooling costs, but measure carefully to get an accurate fit. - Modern Windows Without a Modern Look
Adding thermally efficient glass to a traditional sash can preserve the old house flavor.
