Historic Preservation. Wood window and door restoration in Washington, D.C. Metro Area

Window Repair

 

WINDOW REPAIR


For windows where decay and putty failure are not present

Improvements are to operation and sealing capacity of window. Touch-up only.


SCOPE OF WORk

  1. Sash removed from frame

    • Stop beads removed, sash removed

    • Light loose paint scrape

    • Rope or chain disconnected

    • Inventory of any parts replacement or epoxy work required to frame

  2. All components including sash parts, sash locks, and lifts, pulleys, weights, rope, chain, weather-strip, meeting rail condition and sill slope closely inspected

    • Parts requiring replacement are listed and replaced

    • Pulleys and hardware lubricated

    • New rope and chain attached to weights as required

    • New parting beads fit

  3. Sash pre-fit for ideal connection at meeting rail and sill

    • Top sash sealed fixed in ideal position on temporary blocks

    • Original weather-strip at bottom sash re-fit or replaced as required

    • Bottom sash hung on weights through pulley with new rope or chain

  4. Final sash fitment

    • Stop beads installed

    • Tolerances established for ideal operation of bottom sash

    • Sash lock installed

Work is generally complete in one day. Any parts including wood, putty, glass, or hardware will be itemized costs. New weather-stripping, chain, or rope is included in base cost.