Restoring our Appreciation of Restoring our Appreciation of Historic Wood Windows Historic Wood Windows Pr Presented b by: JackAlvarez, Landmark Consulting JackAlvarez, Landmark Consulting The P The Preser reservatio vation League of New Y League of New York State’s rk State’s Annual “Seven to Annual “Seven to Save” Save” Endangered P Endangered Properties List operties List The Preservation League of New York State is dedicated to the protection of New York's diverse and rich heritage of historic buildings, districts, and landscapes. It actively encourages historic preservation by public and private organizations, agencies, and individuals in local communities throughout New York State and provides the united voice for historic preservation.
Should Know / Be Able T Should Know / Be Able To Do Do After A After Attending the Session: ttending the Session: Recognize and appreciate the architectural and historic value that old wood windows contribute to the significance of an older building. Identify easy, inexpensive, DYI repairs that every homeowner can make to their wood windows to keep them functioning and effective for another 50-100 years. The many arguments for keeping old windows versus replacing with new vinyl, wood or aluminum replacement units.
Window Significance
The Issue with Wood Windows
Window Significance If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then windows are the soul of the house. Photo Courtesy of John Leeke
Each year countless wood windows are either sent to the landfills or end up stacked in architectural salvage warehouses. The result is the loss of architectural integrity, as one of the most important features of a building is lost forever.
Work Plan Work Plan Attic Windo ttic Window: : Glaze & repaint -- -- MEDIUM PRIORITY MEDIUM PRIORITY Closet wind Clos et window: : Remove, Strip paint, reglaze, new cords, & repaint. New storm window w/ weatherstripping. – HIGH PRIORI HIGH PRIORITY TY Bedroom om w windows: ndows: Replace existing 12 yr old vinyl windows with salvaged or custom fabricated wood windows – HIGH PRIORI HIGH PRIORITY TY Dining R ning Room w oom windows: ndows: Routine maintenance (clean, maintain paint & weatherstrips) -- -- LOW PRIORI LOW PRIORITY TY
Replacement VINYL $250-$450 WOOD $500-$1500 Add $100-$200 per window for replacement of deteriorated wood sills or parts of frame
Repair/Restoration •$50-$400 spot repairs •$400-$1000 complete restoration Labor & Materials: Specialized Labor = $35-$50/hr •100 ft of sash cord = $15.00 •Brass-coated steel sash chain =$0.50 per linear foot •1 gallon glazing putty = $20.00 • 24”x36” pane of glass = $25.00 •1 pack of glazing points = $1.75 •Silicone bulb or spring bronze jamb weatherstripping = $1.00 per linear foot
Life Cycle Costs: $400 total spent on one window Vinyl Replacement window – Life span 20 years max. Restored Original Wood window – Life span 100 years or longer with minor maintenance. New New Vinyl ($400) Vinyl ($400) Restored Wood ($400) Restored Wood ($400) $20 per year $4 per year OR $2,000 over 100 yrs $400 over 100 yrs
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BASIC STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE FOR A WINDOW RESTORATION PROJECT: 1. Remove sashes from frame and install temporary weather panel. 2. T ransport windows to work space 3. Remove heavily built-up paint from frame, sill, parting beads, and stops. 4. Prime and repaint frame and sills where necessary. 5. Remove built up paint from sash and old glazing from exterior face of sash. 6. Carefully remove glazing clips/point and glass. Every effort should be made to remove the glass pane without breaking it. 7. If wood members are rotted, mill new wood replacement parts. Joinery can be strengthened with screws and wood plugs. Wood can be consolidated or epoxied as needed. 8. Prime wood sash with high quality oil-based primer. 9. Reinstall glass and reglaze with glazing putty. 10. Allow putty to cured then apply two coats (min) of finish paint. 11. Clean glass. 12. T ransport sash back to window opening. 13. Reinstall sash in frame with new sash cords and oiled pulleys.
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