The Window Sash Bible

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THE WINDOW SASH BIBLE

A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows

by Steve Jordan

Steve shares his 50 years of old house restoration and his 13 years of exclusive focus on windows. This 247-page book is chocked full of how-to instructions, illustrations and photographs of window repair, restoration, and weatherization. His detailed descriptions cover the full breadth of topics, including:

• History of windows and glass in America
• Window parts
• Types of windows
• Steps for full window repair and restoration: removing sash; repairing damaged wood; replacing pulleys, ropes, and locks; removing paint and putty; and reinstalling glass and putty
• Weatherstripping
• Storm window and shutter types with pros and cons of each
• Selection criteria for the “dastardly” replacement of old windows
• Working safely with glass and toxic lead

The 247 pages of rich content, the 15-page Glossary of Terms, the 4-page Index, and the 10-page Bibliography and Resources are unmatched in the window restoration industry. Armed with The Window Sash Bible and our Full DIY Window Makeover Bundle, you’re ready to return your old wood windows back to their original, historic beauty, make them as energy-efficient as replacement windows, and make them last 100+ years.

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