Steel Windows & Doors

STEEL WINDOWS & DOORS

Steel windows and doors are not as common in this city as others on the east coast. We have slowly brought them into our work over the last 20 years. They are not as inherently valuable as the fenestration of wood windows in that steel itself is conductive to heat. They do, however, offer an aesthetic which can not be achieved with wood. Their minimal profiles provide a site line that is sympathetic to Tudor-styled domestic architecture, as well as their strength and durability serve well in commercial buildings.

Generally, the steel windows endure more abuse than wood sash components. The lack of effective weatherstripping and decline in fit due to abuse and decay generally presents a window that leaks air. Our capacity to restore steel windows is now on par with that of wood windows, that is, we can reproduce any component required. The putty work and paint proceeds similarly and the finish can be improved over wood windows with the use of catalyzed paint systems. We have developed a secondary window system to enhance a steel window’s thermal function and provide an operable, removable screen. Together, high performance fenestration is achieved and the original architecture is preserved.