# The Truth About Old Wood Windows

- Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/old-wood-windows/
- Published: 2014-12-07T14:28:46-05:00
- Author: Ken Roginski

**Do you have old wood windows that are stuck, rotted, drafty?**

Advertisements and professionals tell us to replace those old windows and by doing
so you will be:

 * Making a wise financial investment in your house
 * Being “Green” – saving energy and the environment
 * Improving the appearance and making your house easier to sell

**Well – you’ve been fooled.**

[⌊old rustic weathered window⌉⌊old rustic weathered window⌉[

Old wood windows like this can be restored to last 200+ additional years.

**The Replacement Window epidemic is just a conspiracy to take your money!**

What you have been conditioned to believe about old and Historic Wood Windows vs
Replacement Windows is wrong.  Here you will learn all you need to know to make 
an informed decision of whether or not your old wood windows should be replaced.

If you must replace your windows, you will know what to shop for based on the design
and style of your house, and which window designs to avoid.  **YOU will become the
pro!**

 * >  **Learn how to REALLY Save Money on heating bills – Save Energy – Save the
   > Environment.**
 * >  **See the latest research and Cost Analysis on Energy Savings with New Windows
   > vs Original Windows.**
 * >  **Learn how to Repair your old historic windows.**
 * >  **See and recognize the design differences between Historic Windows, Replacement
   > Windows, and Storm Windows and its enormous affect on Curb Appeal.**
 * >  **Find a Window Maker or Restoration Specialists in your area.**

##  Understand the Truth About Windows**

There is a great deal of information to read here including links to other sites
for important reading. This is something that must be done before you undertake 
a monetary and aesthetic investment.  I cannot stress this enough.  **Let the buyer
beware because there’s no turning back!**

**Windows are the eyes of a house.  They are the most important character defining
feature creating the greatest visual impact on the overall appearance of a house.
A house with replacement windows is a damaged house.**

Because of this, the decision to replace an original wood window must be carefully
considered and understood.  We all want to reduce our heating bills and save money.
How can we do that with 100 year old, drafty windows that are in bad shape?  You
can – there is no need to compromise.  Read on and see for yourself.

**You are currently at Part 1 of “The Truth About Windows”**

![italianate architectural design](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp-content/uploads/
2014/12/icon1.jpg)

## Window Information Continued . . .

Click below to continue to the Next Page or return to the Windows Menu.

![old windows design](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/windowicon.
jpg)

More About Windows

1- The Truth About Windows
 2- Window Energy Performance 3- Wood Window Repair 4-
Window Design vs Curb Appeal Storm Window Options & Screens Window Restorers List&
Blog articles

[Windows MENU ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/windows/)

![uninsulated window](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/uninsulated-
window.jpg)

Part 2: Window Energy Performance

Old Wood Windows vs Replacement Windows. How to be Green, Save Energy, Save Money,
and Avoid Scams. Proven facts window salespeople don't want you to know.

[NEXT PAGE ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/window-replacements/)