The Window Sash Bible: A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows 2nd Edition
The Window Sash Bible: A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows
Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition
The Window Sash Bible is about repairing, maintaining, and restoring older windows. With so much misinformation provided by replacement window vendors, this book aids homeowners, contractors, and anyone in the old house business make sound decisions about windows.
The information is gleaned from my experience as a window repair contractor and an old-house enthusiast, from other craftsmen, books, catalogs, journals, trade manuals, teaching events, and “ah-ha” moments. Whether you do the work yourself or hire it, The Window Sash Bible will help you understand how to evaluate problems and how to undertake the repair process.
The book begins with window and glass history and nomenclature. Familiarity with the pieces and parts prepares you to discuss your windows with vendors and contractors in a knowledgeable manner. Basic repairs and putty work include removing sashes, installing new sash cords and other balances, glazing (puttying), and replacing broken glass.
You'll learn how to weather-seal your windows with materials usually superior to those found on new and replacement windows. Carpentry instructions include selecting durable wood species, common repair techniques, and long-lasting epoxy repairs.
Other topics include storm windows and improving the efficiency of your existing windows. You’ll learn about selecting paint, techniques for repainting and avoiding sticky sashes, and precautions to keep everyone safe from lead dust and debris.
The Window Sash Bible promotes sustainable window maintenance, repair, and restoration solutions. After reading it, you'll understand why most replacements are unnecessary and why your existing windows are superior to any you may replace them with.
Publication date: December 18, 2024
Language: English
Print length: 250 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8302674944
Item Weight: 1.6 pounds
Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.57 x 11 inches
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| Description | The Window Sash Bible: A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition The Window Sash Bible is about repairing, maintaining, and restoring older windows. With so much misinformation provided by replacement window vendors, this book aids homeowners, contractors, and anyone in the old house business make sound decisions about windows. The information is gleaned from my experience as a window repair contractor and an old-house enthusiast, from other craftsmen, books, catalogs, journals, trade manuals, teaching events, and “ah-ha” moments. Whether you do the work yourself or hire it, The Window Sash Bible will help you understand how to evaluate problems and how to undertake the repair process. The book begins with window and glass history and nomenclature. Familiarity with the pieces and parts prepares you to discuss your windows with vendors and contractors in a knowledgeable manner. Basic repairs and putty work include removing sashes, installing new sash cords and other balances, glazing (puttying), and replacing broken glass. You'll learn how to weather-seal your windows with materials usually superior to those found on new and replacement windows. Carpentry instructions include selecting durable wood species, common repair techniques, and long-lasting epoxy repairs. Other topics include storm windows and improving the efficiency of your existing windows. You’ll learn about selecting paint, techniques for repainting and avoiding sticky sashes, and precautions to keep everyone safe from lead dust and debris. The Window Sash Bible promotes sustainable window maintenance, repair, and restoration solutions. After reading it, you'll understand why most replacements are unnecessary and why your existing windows are superior to any you may replace them with.
Publication date: December 18, 2024 Language: English Print length: 250 pages ISBN-13: 979-8302674944 Item Weight: 1.6 pounds Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.57 x 11 inches |
