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Serving Western Washington since 1998.
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PRINTED RESOURCES FOR DO-IT-YOURSELFERS
Useful publications in order of (my) preference.
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The Window Sash Bible
A guide to maintaining and restoring old wood windows. Steve Jordan, 2015, Rochester, NY The Window Sash Bible is about the repair, maintenance, restoration and improvement of old or historic windows made from about 1800 to 1940. 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. 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. Visit Steve Jordan's web cite HERE Or order your own copy form AMAZON. |
The Window Sash Bible cover
Steve Jordan
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From the back cover:
Veteran preservationist Steve Jordan is the author of the award-winning Rehab Rochester and a contributing editor for Old-House Journal for 17 years. He has repaired and restored thousands of windows and has worked on many distinctive and historically significant sites throughout the United States. A graduate of Cornell University's Historic Presevation Program, Steve was formerly rehab advisor for the Landmark Society of Western New York and an architectural conservator for Bero Architecture. A native or rural Tenessee, he now lives in Rochester, New York. His goal is to prevent the thoughtless destruction of historic windows by bringing to light their enduring yet often overlooked qualities as compared to the short-term lives of modern replacement windows. |
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Working Windows
A guide to the repair and restoration of wood windows. 3rd edition, Terry Meany, 2008, The Lyons Press, Guildford, Connecticut. Available at AMAZON. |
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From the back cover:
In Working Windows, 3rd Edition, Terry Meany (aka Mr. Window), explains with detail, humor, and accessibility everything you'll need to know to repair, replace, or restore almost any window - regardless of age. Terry Meany is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plumbing and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Remodeling Your Home. He has repaired thousands of windows in the Seattle area, earning himself the nickname "Mr. Window." Meany lives with his wife in Kenmore, Washington. |
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Repairing Old and Historic Windows
A manual for architects and homeowners. New York Landmarks Conservation, 1992, John Wiles & Sons, Inc., New York. Available at AMAZON. |
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From the back cover:
Written for homeowners, architects, builders, engineers, and preservationists, Repairing Old and Historic Windows is the complete and authoritative guide to window maintenance and repair. Chapters focus on window problems, including deterioration, weather damage, paint problems, and condensation; window maintenance, including cleaning, weatherstripping, and installing shutters; and window replacement, including design, fabrication, and installation. |
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Window Preservation Standards
Window Preservation Standards Collaborative, 2013, Charleston, SC Authors: David Gibney, Duffy Hoffman, John Leeke, Jim Turner, Bob Yapp Available at AMAZON. |
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From the Introduction:
The {Window Preservation Standards Collaborative (WPSC)} is a group of window preservation tradespeople, architects, planners, building owners, educators, homeowners and others involved in the famous craft of preserving historic windows. Mission Statement of the WPSC: Create and distribute standards for sustainable window repair, restoration and weatherization, including definitive energy testing information. |