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The National Park Services Technical Briefs cover restoring old wood windows. Go to http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/topics/index.htm and scroll down to windows for much information. There are also many vendors who supply storm windows for…
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Susan commented on Philip T Dunwoody's blog post 'Improve the performance of Victorian era windows'
Yes, I used new aluminum storms and I still have my original sash windows with the original glass. I did not tackle stripping paint off the exterior of the sash windows yet. I just painted them dark green to match the new storms and will leave the…
Phil Robarts commented on Philip T Dunwoody's blog post 'Improve the performance of Victorian era windows'
Phil, I'm getting the picture that these old windows are beautiful from both outside and inside, right? And storm windows are not beautiful, most folks agree. Once you've taken the other excellent suggestions about rehabbing and tightening…
Phil commented on Philip T Dunwoody's blog post 'Improve the performance of Victorian era windows'
I have struggled with these issues too. At least some storms are key to energy cost controls, draft reduction and being able to keep living spaces warm. Here is what I have learned over the years:
1. I actually don't mind aluminum storms,…
Phil commented on Philip T Dunwoody's blog post 'Improve the performance of Victorian era windows'
I have struggled with these issues too. Here is what I have learned over the years:
1. I actually don't mind aluminum storms, especially if they are painted to match the windows. My house has a mix of original wooden storms, aluminum storms…
Jan commented on Philip T Dunwoody's blog post 'Improve the performance of Victorian era windows'
I have an 1846 Greek Revival with old windows. I hated the aluminum storms so much that I had them all removed. I decided that I had to do something(s) to counter that decision----I bought window quilts and kept my temp at 60-62 all winter. I have…
Red Queen commented on Philip T Dunwoody's blog post 'Improve the performance of Victorian era windows'
I feel your pain, Phil...I have an 1870's Victorian. Presently it has the original windows, and some of the original wood storms, but also many old aluminum storms that are not only falling apart, they're just plain ugly, too. I found…
Susan commented on Philip T Dunwoody's blog post 'Improve the performance of Victorian era windows'
Phil,
On the insides of our windows I removed the strip of wood along each side of the window (they have brass screws holding them in place) and took the lower sash out & cleaned and scraped the sides of it, then put the sash back it. Before I…
Improve the performance of Victorian era windows
John,My wife and I have been having a tug of war over the issue of replacing or improving Victorian era windows. After reading a few articals she has provided me, she has my ear. My problem is that the windows in my 1897 Queen Ann Victorian are a real challenge. I have to agree with my wife's position that the old glass is too attractive to loose. But the heat is too expensive to loose too. So tell me, how can I have my cake and heat it too?Sincerely,PhilSee More
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- Tell us about yourself:
- Retired telephone engineer who loves working on my home. Learned lots from my dad years ago, then much on my own and from others. I want to do things right for what I think are the right reasons. I'm 60 years old, and beginning to feel the effects.
- Tell us about your old-house experiences and dreams:
- Well, I'm trying to learn the right way to improve the leaky old windows in our 1897 Queen Ann Victorian. I'd like to improve performance without sacrificing the wonderful charm of the old glass. If you could help provide some direction for my research so I can have my cake and heat it too.
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Improve the performance of Victorian era windows
John,
My wife and I have been having a tug of war over the issue of replacing or improving Victorian era windows. After reading a few articals she has provided me, she has my ear. My problem is that the windows in my 1897 Queen Ann Victorian are a real challenge. I have to agree with my wife's position that the old glass is too attractive to loose. But the heat is too expensive to loose too. So tell me, how can I have my cake and heat it too?
Sincerely,
Phil
My wife and I have been having a tug of war over the issue of replacing or improving Victorian era windows. After reading a few articals she has provided me, she has my ear. My problem is that the windows in my 1897 Queen Ann Victorian are a real challenge. I have to agree with my wife's position that the old glass is too attractive to loose. But the heat is too expensive to loose too. So tell me, how can I have my cake and heat it too?
Sincerely,
Phil
Posted on May 24, 2009 at 11:12pm — 5 Comments
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- At 11:13pm on July 13, 2009,
Stephenie Todd said…
- The National Park Services Technical Briefs cover restoring old wood windows. Go to http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/topics/index.htm and scroll down to windows for much information. There are also many vendors who supply storm windows for historic buildings that are practically invisible. Hope this helps.
Stephenie
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