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Window Scopes
Window Restoration
Total restoration of existing sashes, frames and new insulating glass
Total restoration of existing sashes, frames and new insulating glass
· Nearly all parts reused. All new parts to be same as existing in material, profile and proportion.
· Sash removed from building, catalog per opening
Every other window, so as not to darken rooms completely
Plywood installed for security and weather protection.
· Jambs restored with sash removed
Scraped of all loose paint
Abatron epoxy used where fibers are weak
Real wood Dutchmen repairs where pieces are missing
Zinc interlocking weather-strip replaced with same for sound and lasting seal
Sash pulleys stripped of paint, wire brushed and lubed
Jambs primed before sash installation.
· Sashes restored in shop
Each sash pressure chemically stripped, removing all loose paint, glazing putty and glass Epoxy consolidants and abatron resin fill used as necessary to secure loose fibers. Wood Dutchman and replacement parts fabricated as necessary
Sashes re-machined to receive insulating glass
Glazing options: frosted, tempered, bronze and others. Insulating units to receive mullion divisions between glass panes to align with existing historic mullion profiles for a continuous site line creating the impression of
a divided light
Glass set in silicon sealant with mahogany sticking on exterior to replicate profile of traditional glazing putty.
· Sashes installed
All restored parts reused in installation
Sashes hung on new chain, new stop bead installed and parting bead to match existing
Top sash to be fixed
Bottom sash to operate with ease, latch with authority and seal well
Final painting coat by others with sash in place.