Window Restoration 101

401 East Diamond Street,Kendallville IN 46755

14 June, 2022

Description

Well-maintained original windows last much longer than replacements & offer better energy efficiency. Learn the basics at this workshop. This workshop is presented by Indiana Landmarks. The organization focuses on saving the places that matter to Hoosiers—houses, barns, bridges, churches, schools, downtown districts, vintage neighborhoods. By restoring and repurposing historic buildings, they reconnect people to heritage and revitalize communities. Who should attend? Owners of historical properties, people interested in historic preservation and restoration, and the general public. When you learn the different parts of a vintage window and how they operate, you can repair them to last for decades. It’s a simple, step-by-step process to replace broken sash cords, remove and replace broken glass and deteriorated window putty, and use epoxy for deteriorated wood repair. Beyond the obvious function of letting in sunlight and ventilation, windows are an important architectural element that give a property its distinctive character. In addition to maintaining the original style, preserving vintage windows retains the old growth lumber used to construct them — wood that is tight grained and longer lasting than new wood you can buy today.