Even the best old windows can use a little help, though. New Orleans restoration carpenter John Michael Davis describes his methods for upgrading traditional double-hung windows to make them energy-efficient and smooth while also keeping them historically authentic.

Follow these steps to restore a classic wood window. Windows built 50 to 100 years ago often were constructed from fine-grained, rot-resistant fir, cypress, or redwood, woods that are no longer available. For that reason alone, it makes sense to refurbish rather than replace them when they get tired and don’t work so well.

To keep a Victorian in its original condition without sacrificing functionality, general contractor Tom Silva and window restoration expert Alison Hardy restore a homeowner’s double-hung window to its original condition in the video above.

2022年4月26日 · My way sets the work up for efficiency. 1. Change the ropes. 2. Remove the paint buildup 3. Nail the parting bead and stops on the left hand side 4. Prime it (for paint grade)… Don’t overcomplicate...

2015年5月4日 · Four Affordable Ways to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Old Windows. Before you replace old windows, consider exterior shades, storms, and window films

Traditional double-hung windows have a simple layout and basic operation. That’s why many windows still work after more than 150 years of use. Each sash rides within a channel created by a stop and a parting bead. A sash cord or chain attached on each side of the sash edge carries counterbalance weights. To weatherize and update the window ...

2020年4月16日 · House was built in 1988, original wooden double hung windows. Was going to replace some cracked and fogging panes. Also see if possible to make balances work again, as most do not.

2019年12月30日 · The double hung window, we love this window! Throughout the US this is the window in most old homes, before 1950 this window made up a large part of any exterior. It was an important part of America’s ever growing neighborhoods. You can find this in every type of vintage old home.

2014年7月25日 · Before providing a framework to help you decide what to do, it’s important to address a few basic questions about window replacement. Will new windows save energy? Here’s the good news: if you install new energy-efficient windows, your energy bills will go down. Get building science and energy efficiency advice, plus special offers, in your inbox.

These sash mimic all the aesthetic characteristics of 100 year old windows. We can do any size and any configuration, including geometric sash or muntins. Swap out tired, leaky old sash with identical new ones yourself!