Often, your old neglected and deteriorated wood windows can be restored and made as good as the day they were new and be as efficient as new replacement windows when paired with a storm sash. Historic wood windows were made to be repairable – unlike modern windows. With maintenance, these windows can last another century or more. Replacement windows would be good for 30 years and then have to be replaced again.
And most window restoration firms are local companies that employ local residents, keeping your hard-earned money in the community. Explore options for restoring your windows before buying the sales pitch for new ones.
You can find a nationwide directory of window restorers on the Window Preservation Association’s website: https://windowpreservationalliance.org/
I am honored to be the keynote speaker at WPA’s annual conference here in Maine later this week. The conference is open to anyone involved in the preservation field. AIA credits are available.
Pick up a copy of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners” to learn more about saving your windows.
Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available in our shop, YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
Our shop also carries select preservation and restoration titles by other authors, including “The Window Sash Bible” and “Storm Windows” by Steve Jordan. These two books are “must-haves” for historic homeowners! Save on cost and shipping with our multi-book combo packs!
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