Windows contribute more to the architectural character of your building than any other building element. Heritage Restoration has been in the Rhode Island window fabrication, repair, and restoration business for over 25 years, and continues to revitalize historic windows throughout New England.
A historic building with its original sashes and glass retains a higher degree of architectural integrity than a comparable structure where the sashes have been replaced. Historic Windows are repairable, well built, and environmentally sustainable.
At Heritage Restoration, we believe in saving your original windows since they can be even more efficiency than replacement windows. We have a state of the art window restoration facility that provides lead safe functionality, historic glass, reglazing, and repainting services. We have the expertise and knowledge to make your historic windows as good as new, AND energy efficient.
The Window Restoration Process
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- Sash before removal
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- Sash is marked by opening
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- Repairs are identified
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- Sash are put into the steamer to loosen glaze and soften paint
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- Stripping the paint
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- Crew removes glaze, glass, and paint
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- Glass is marked and cleaned
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- Glazing rail needs repair
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- New glazing rail in rabbet for stronger bond
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- Blow outs are epoxied or true wood dutchmans
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- New tenon repair
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- Dutchman in corner
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- Parts are remade
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- Reassembling
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- Weatherstripping
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- Sanding table with HEPA filters
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- Ready for finish
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- Detail is important
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- Sealing the glazing rails
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- Glazing can only be perfect
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- Before the final coat
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- Window restoration
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- Installing chains or rope
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- Attention to detail
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- Window jargon
