Window replacement contractors have stated on home improvement forums that 80% of their current window business is replacing replacement windows. They said that most windows being replaced are only 15-20 years old! All those homeowners that fell for the “window scheme” and removed their original 50, 100, 150 year old wood windows for these new [...]
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]
Replacement Window vs Old Window – Energy Analysis
A report has been produced comparing the Cumulative Energy Use of Historic Windows versus Contemporary Windows. [Read more]
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 [...]
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 […]