A report has been produced comparing the Cumulative Energy Use of Historic Windows versus Contemporary Windows. [Read more]
Old House Restoration or Remuddling?
The newspapers said this is an old house restoration. Obviously they have no idea what they were writing about. This house received a Restoration Award by the Freehold NJ Historic Preservation Commission. A board of supposedly "qualified" people issued this award. Let's look a bit further and see what a mess was created. What is [...]
DIY Video: How to Repair Old Wood Windows
200 year old restored window. Learn how to repair old wood windows to look like this. Not sure how to repair old wood windows? After years of paint build up and lack of maintenance they probably need to be restored. This is something you can do yourself after watching this detailed video. Old wood [...]
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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