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Reproduction of traditional double hung wood sash for
Insulating Glass
Reproduction of traditional double hung wood sash for
Insulating Glass
· Complete analysis of profiles, proportions and function of all elements including sash, glazing, hardware, weather stripping, sills and casing.
o Information gathered from remaining material at project site as well as neighboring buildings and like architecture elsewhere in the city.
· Sample unit fabricated and or scale drawings completed to model finished product.
· Only solid Sapple Mahogany or Spanish Cedar used during fabrication. No contemporary farm growth pine to be used. Exposed end grain and other more vulnerable areas sealed with penetrating epoxy.
· Sash fabricated with traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Meeting rail condition is all wood with interlocking metal weather-strip, no flexible rubber, plastic or vinyl parts.
· Weather-stripping to be Accurate brand traditional zinc interlocking style for durability and authenticity.
· Sash suspended on solid brass chain and counter balanced with measured weights. Pulleys to be cast iron reclaimed and restored units or solid brass traditionally styled modern units.
· Existing jambs and sills restored with epoxy consolidates and real wood Dutchman, as necessary, primed and painted.
· Glass shall be two clear annealed 1/8” panels with ¼” air space. Perimeter double sealed with two part polysulfide sealant. Outside panel to be historic like glass from Germany.
· Sash locks and lifts will be chosen per project. We stock solid brass and oil rubbed bronze in a number of styles. Reclaimed or existing hardware can be restored as desired.
· Windows will operate with ease, latch with authority and seal well. Final painting by others with units in place.