The Window Sash Bible is about the repair, maintenance, restoration and improvement of old or historic Windows made from about 1800 to 1940.
Thinking about putting those old Wood storms and screens on the curb? Confused if your ugly aluminum storms are worth keeping? Learn how to convert your old Wood storms into efficient, handy combination units or how to extend the l.
You\'ll also learn the ins-and-outs of long lasting epoxy repairs and patches.
After learning all you need to know about durable and inferior Wood species, carpentry instructions range from a simple Dutchman repair to replacing a broken muntin or meeting rail.
Choose materials and techniques to last ten years or for the 50 year solution.
You\'ll learn how to weather-seal your Windows with materials that are usually superior to those found on new and replacement windows.
Almost any old Window can be retrofitted with effective weatherstrips.
Basic repairs and putty work include removing sashes, installing new Sash cords and other balances, glazing (puttying), replacing broken glass, and everything you need to know about finding and using old wavy glass.
Familiarity with the pieces and parts prepares you to discuss your Windows knowledgably with vendors, contractors, or other professionals and also sheds light on how your Windows are supposed to work.
The book begins with Window and glass history and nomenclature.
Instructions range from simple tasks that anyone can do like replacing broken cords and cutting glass to repairs requiring intermediate Wood working skills, for example, making a new Sash rail.
Whether doing the work yourself or hiring it done, the Window Sash Bible will help you understand how to evaluate any problems and how to undertake the repair process.
Most of the recommendations are based on available materials and simple techniques that were once common.
The information is gleaned from my experience as a Window repair contractor and old-house enthusiast, from other craftsmen, books, catalogues, journals, trade manuals, and ah-ha moments.
Since most homeowners are unaware of their alternatives, The Window Sash Bible provides an array of options to save money, energy, and historic Windows for decades to come.
With so much misinformation provided by replacement Window contractors and vendors, this book aids homeowners, do-it-yourselfers, carpenters, architects, designers, preservation commission members, and anyone in the old-house business make sound decisions about windows.
The Window Sash Bible is about the repair, maintenance, restoration and improvement of old or historic Windows made from about 1800 to 1940
