On this window is the original paint from 1890 and maybe one or two coats from the 20th century. We restored these clock tower windows in position. Here again the old pine rules.

Another project making clear the value of original growth pine. This variety is denser, likely from the south differing from most window material in this town which is northeastern white pine. Neither of these species from currently harvested trees will yield anything like the natural durability of the original growth timber.

The same team that is now painting, removed the original paint.

Here, oil primer is applied prior to sealants.

We decided on this steel reinforcement plate in order to save great expense in time in a complete window frame removal. While not an exacting preservation technique, this fix worked and when faux finished, was barely visible from a pedestrian’s view.

This stained glass at the north entry was prized by the congregation. Said to have Tiffany components, we cleaned and re-grouted interior and exterior.

The restoration at Asbury Methodist focused mostly on the wooden steel window components, the leaded glass, but for 10% was in good shape.