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Repairing Old and Historic Windows Windows are a common problem in nearly every rehabilitation project should they be repaired or must they be replaced? What can be done to repair a water-damaged sill? Can a window be retrofitted with storm windows? How can windows be replaced while still maintaining their historical integrity? Repairing Old and Historic Windows explores these questions and provides detailed information on how to go about refurbishing windows within current preservation standards. Written for homeowners, architects, builders, engineers, and preservationists, Repairing Old and Historic Windows is the complete and authoritative guide to window maintenance and repair. Chapters focus on window problems, including deterioration, weather damage, paint problems, and condensation; window maintenance, including cleaning, weatherstripping, and installing shutters; and window replacement, including design, fabrication, and installation. Some 140 photographs and illustrations, many of which are technical drawings, an extensive glossary of window refurbishing terms, and a suggested reading list provide further ideas and guidance for undertaking the repair of old and historic windows. The complete primer on window repair and maintenance.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons INC International Concepts
ISBN-139780471144182
eBay Product ID (ePID)90768361
Product Key Features
Number of Pages208 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameRepairing Old and Historic Windows: a Manual for Architects and Homeowners
Publication Year1992
TypeTextbook
AuthorNew York Landmarks Conservancy
Subject AreaBuilding Services Engineering
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height251 mm
Item Weight398 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorNew York Landmarks Conservancy