Are you considering window maintenance and repairs? Window expert Steve Jordan has 50 years of old house restoration knowledge and has repaired and restored thousands of windows in both ordinary and historically prominent homes. Below, Steve gives 5 Springtime tips for window maintenance.
After a long, cold winter, we are all eager to get outside, clean up our yards, and attend to home maintenance needs. After all, when the chores are done early, we can enjoy the glorious warm weather without worrying about tasks waiting at home. Eco-Strip’s Infrared tools (including the Speedheater™ Cobra infrared paint remover, pictured) are safer and more efficient than other options for window maintenance and repairs, for example:
- Stripping thick or failing paint on sashes, casings, and sills.
- Stripping failing sash putty.
- Replacing broken panes of glass.
While doing the work, you may also see other issues to tackle, for example:
- Vertical cracks that need new sealant or caulk.
- Sashes stuck with paint or with broken sash cords.
For more window restoration insights, follow Steve Jordan on Instagram at @painintheglass.us
Eco-Strip offers a range of tool solutions for your window restoration needs, including:
DIY Window Makeover Bundle
Introducing the DIY Window Makeover Bundle, your comprehensive solution for restoring historic windows with precision and ease. This professional-grade all-in-one kit includes the Speedheater™ Cobra for rapid paint stripping and putty removal, along with a full range of tools for a flawless finish, making window restoration accessible to everyone – from DIY enthusiasts to seasoned contractors.
Learn more about our DIY Window Makeover Bundle
Window Tools Kit
Make window restoration effortless with the Window Tools Kit, featuring 3 essential tools: the Putty Scraper for precise glazing removal, the Boomerang Scraper for intricate profiles, and the Chisel with Roller for safe putty removal. Perfect for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts, this kit helps you restore your windows to their original beauty, enhancing energy efficiency and extending their lifespan.
Learn more about the Window Tools Kit
Read & Learn about Window Restoration!
Learn from the pro! Window expert Steve Jordan shares his 50 years of old house restoration knowledge and his many years of exclusive focus on windows in these 2 books. Both books are available in our online store! Click the links for a description of each book.
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.
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.”
