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Nothing delights Peter Madias more than 100-year-old original windows that look dilapidated and beyond repair. Here's how he fixes them.
Everywhere Steve Jordan goes, fans flock, eager to hear words of wisdom about old wooden windows -- from rot to weatherstripping. What seems like a simple question can lead to ...
For the Minnesota State Capitol building, built in 1905, we restored hundreds of windows to their original state using Accoya, a treated wood, for exteriors, and century old pine recovered from a ...
Dear James: The wood frame windows in my vintage house are pretty deteriorated. I want to repair them, not replace them, to maintain its character. What repairs to them can I do myself? - Don H ...
Whether you have original windows or tragically cheap replacements like we do, there will come a time when you’ll need to replace them (or possibly restore them).
Time takes its toll on old windows: Consider the thick layers of cracked paint, the broken panes, and the missing caulk. And don’t forget about windows that no longer open. What’s a homeowner to do?
The two will be teaching the Historic Wood Window Restoration class which begins on March 28th and runs for eight weeks. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) ...
FARMINGTON – A wood window repair and restoration workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the North Church, co-sponsored by Maine Preservation and the Farmington ...
The city of Oklahoma City is hosting a two-day workshop for historic property homeowners, window repair craftsmen or anyone looking to learn more about wood window restoration.