The Window Casing – Original vs Replacement: What you need to know for proper function and design
There are a lot of bad replacement windows out there and that is because most homeowners do not know or care how bad windows will change the appearance of their house. The window salesperson is usually a first level salesperson who will say anything just to get you to purchase windows from them. There are […]
The Window Sash – A Character-Defining Element of a Building
Few elements of a building contribute to its architectural character than do the windows and window sashes. Click here to open a PDF file, for a great read by James L. Garvin of the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources on: The evolution of window sashes. [Read more]
Modern Architects and Historic Preservation
Conserving Energy in Historic Buildings
The National Park Service – Department of Interior, provides a Technical Preservation Service. Writers working under contract with the federal government have assembled more than 40 booklets designed to help owners and developers of historic buildings recognize and resolve common preservation and repair problems. Preservation Brief #3 – Conserving Energy in Historic Buildings has […]