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Window Sash Bible: a A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows

Window Sash Bible: a A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows

          
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About the Book

The Window Sash Bible is about the repair, maintenance, and restoration of old or historic windows. With so much misinformation provided by replacement window vendors, this book aids homeowners and anyone in the old-house business make sound decisions about windows.

The information is gleaned from my experience as a window repair contractor and old-house enthusiast, from other craftsmen, books, catalogues, journals, trade manuals, and ah-ha moments. Whether doing the work yourself or hiring it done, The Window Sash Bible will help you understand how to evaluate any problems and how to undertake the repair process.

The book begins with window and glass history and nomenclature. Familiarity with the pieces and parts prepares you to discuss your windows knowledgably with vendors and contractors. Basic repairs and putty work include removing sashes, installing new sash cords and other balances, glazing (puttying), and replacing broken glass.
You'll learn how to weather-seal your windows with materials that are usually superior to those found on new and replacement windows. Carpentry instructions include selecting durable wood species and range from a simple Dutchman repair to replacing a muntin or meeting rail. Also learn about long lasting epoxy repairs and patches.

Government studies confirm that storm windows provide the best path to energy efficiency and savings. Learn about wood, wood combination, aluminum, and interior storm windows.

Inappropriate or careless painting techniques are the leading cause of sticky windows and ineffective weatherseals You'll find instructions for painting inside and out, the best and worst choices for paint, and precautions to keep everyone safe from lead dust and debris.

The Window Sash Bible promotes green solutions for window maintenance, repair, and restoration. After reading it, you'll understand why most replacements are unnecessary and why your existing windows are superior to any you may replace them with.

Reviews
"The book's breadth of knowledge is impressive, as is the detailed table on contents, index, glossary, bibliography, and source list for window parts."
Jefferson Kolle, "Fix Those Old Windows."
The Journal of Light Construction, August 2015
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"In short, this book is the most comprehensive and useful volume on wood window maintenance and repair I have ever run across...Anyone who owns or manages a structure with wood windows - whether it be a small house or large commercial or institutional building - should have a copy of this book within easy reach.
Clem Labine
Traditional Building, October 2015
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" ...no-nonsense, non-jargony advice for how to repair and care for wood windows. There is no mistaking Jordan's passion for his subject or his extensive, hand-on knowledge..."
Rebecca Harris
Preservation Leadership Forum of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, July 31, 2015
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"Everywhere Steve Jordan goes, fans flock, eager to hear words of wisdom about old wooden windows..."
Eileen McClelland
The Times-Picayune, February 26, 2016
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"Packed to the covers with practical, hands-on instruction and years of on-the-job experience, whether you're an old hand at windows or just beginning, Steve will teach you something new on most any page of this clear and enjoyable guide."
Gordon Bock, Co-Author of The Vintage House
(www.vintagehousebook.com)
Former Editor-in-chief, Old-House Journal
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"...NY-based contractor Steve Jordan has gone a long way to giving you all the tips and techniques you need to do the job yourself...the author provides delightful historical details about earlier wooden windows and the challenges they provide... a worthwhile purchase for any renovation contractor in Canada."
Steve Payne
Canadian Contractor, July/August 2016


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781505299144
  • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Depth: 19
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 14 mm
  • Weight: 616 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1505299144
  • Publisher Date: 16 Feb 2015
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 264
  • Series Title: English
  • Sub Title: a A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows
  • Width: 216 mm


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