How to evaluate, repair and restore historic wood windows
Historic Wood Windows
- Old House Wood Windows
Windows are an important architectural element in old houses. Here's to restore them. - Architectural or Historical Significance
Evaluating the significance of windows is the first step in planning for window treatments. - Physical Evaluation
The key to successful planning for window treatments is a careful evaluation of existing conditions. - Routine Maintenance
Repairs to wooden windows are usually labor intensive but relatively uncomplicated. - Stabilization of deteriorated windows
Even badly damaged windows can be repaired using simple processes - Historic Window Repair
How to repair or replace badly deteriorated windows in older houses - Weatherization of historic windows
Windows should be made as energy efficient as possible by the use of appropriate weatherstripping - Replacing windows in older & historic houses
How to choose replacement windows when retaining the originals isn't an option. - Repairing Weather Checks in a Wood Window Sill
Here's a how-to primer from the U.S. General Services' historic preservation manuals. - Repairing wood windows
Our old windows had broken glass and crumbling putty. Follow along as we repair them. - The repair of historic wooden windows
Windows are an important architectural element in old houses. Here's to restore them. - Replacing old wood screens
A few tricks and some advice on making new wooden window screens
