Can We Really Trust Builders and Architects? This contemporary Victorian design looks good to the untrained eye but . . . A contemporary Victorian design with numerous design errors. A Victorian Revival in need of help. Contemporary Victorian design is quite popular today and admired by the untrained eye. But to the trained eye, as I [...]
Evaluating the Energy Performance of Windows
Saving Windows, Saving Money – a newly published report on energy performance of windows. The report analyzes do-it-yourself solutions such as window films and weather stripping to replacing older windows with new ones. [Read more]
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]
Wood Windows vs Replacement Windows
There is a big difference between the appearance of wood windows and vinyl windows. See the difference of how they look in this house and their effect on curb appeal. [Read more]
Victorian Gothic Historic House Critique
This Victorian-Gothic house is located in Freehold NJ. I would estimate it to have been built around 1860-1880. Distinguishing features of this style are the steeply pitched roofs and cross gable including pointed arched windows as shown on the 3rd floor window. Many Gothic buildings have bargeboard ornamentation (gingerbread) along the gable edges and eaves. [...]
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