Over the years, there have been many changes in style, technology, and function of windows, and while your home may need replacement windows, it is...
Over the years, there have been many changes in style, technology, and function of windows, and while your home may need replacement windows, it is...
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View Replacement Windows RSS feedOver the years, there have been many changes in style, technology, and function of windows, and while your home may need replacement windows, it is important to preserve the building's historic look and feel. Because of this, replacing historic looking windows may not be as easy as replacing modern windows. This article gives tips and information about replacement windows in older or historic homes or buildings.
Even if you don't think your windows are 'historic,' you may have noticed that your old windows add character and charm to your home that would be missing if the windows were gone. If you have a building with wood windows, you need to consider what they add to the decor before you replace them with new windows. Because of the charm of older wood windows, the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP), www.lchip.org, urges property owners to consider fixing old windows rather than replacing them. Additionally, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, www.cr.nps.gov, suggests that individuals should be guided by a standard of what is appropriate to the style and age of the building. Often times, a modern window in an older building is really detrimental to the style.
If you do decide to repair your current windows, it will be a lengthy process, no matter how you go about it. Old wooden window sashes can be removed from the window openings, the paint and putty buildup can be stripped and missing and damaged parts can be replaced or repaired. All these repairs will take a steady hand and lots of time. While repair is hard work, historic wood windows can be fixed by a contractor for about the same cost as that of lower-quality replacement windows, so shop around before you commit to either course of action.
If you decide to repair your old windows, you will be rewarded by the historic character and durability of your choice. Most old windows were milled from heartwoods that are denser than the woods now used, so they can stand the test of time. With good quality storm windows, wood windows in proper repair are nearly as efficiently insulated as are double-glazed insulated replacement windows (as noted by the LCHIP, www.lchip.org.).
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