WINDOW GLAZING Puttying and Replacing Glass in Traditional Wood Windows by Steve Jordan

Published in 2023, this how-to book is packed with 153 color photos and detailed illustrations. The author shares his experiences and methods from restoring thousands of windows over the decades. His goal is to “prevent thoughtless destruction of historic windows by bringing to light their enduring yet often overlooked qualities as compared to the short-term lives of modern replacement windows.”

The 66 pages include:

• Expansion and update of 2015 The Window Sash Bible “Putty and Glass” chapter
• Step-by-step descriptions and high-focus images of actual window work by Steve and other professional window restorers
• Presentation and comparison of putty/glazing compounds
• Displays of tools and materials and their best applications
• Comparisons of methods for removing old putty including dry scraping, steam, high heat guns and low infrared heat (Speedheater™)
• Approaches to choose repair or replacement of window glass
• Steps to assure safe glass cutting and long-lasting installation
• 14 pages of windows glass history with illustrations and photos portraying manufacturing processes
• 3 pages of tools, materials and resources

If Steve’s words and images don’t inspire you to invest your time and to learn the skills he teaches, nothing will!