Puttying and Replacing Glass in Traditional Wood Windows by Steve Jordan
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A Practical Guide to Historic Window Restoration, Glazing Putty Removal & Glass Replacement
Puttying and Replacing Glass in Traditional Wood Windows by Steve Jordan is a detailed, hands-on guide for homeowners, preservationists, craftspeople, and professional window restorers who want to repair and preserve traditional wood windows.
Published in 2023, this 66-page historic window restoration guide features 153 color photographs and detailed illustrations demonstrating proven techniques for removing old glazing putty, working with window glass, selecting glazing compounds, and properly reglazing traditional wood windows.
Drawing on decades of experience restoring thousands of windows, Steve Jordan shares practical methods for preserving original wood windows rather than unnecessarily replacing them. 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.”
Learn How to Restore, Reglaze & Repair Traditional Wood Windows
This practical window restoration book covers:
- An expanded and updated version of the “Putty and Glass” chapter from the 2015 Window Sash Bible
- Step-by-step instructions accompanied by detailed, high-focus photographs of actual restoration work performed by Steve Jordan and other professional window restorers
- Window glazing and glazing putty techniques, including comparisons of different putty and glazing compounds
- Essential window restoration tools and materials and guidance on their best applications
- Methods for removing old window glazing putty, including dry scraping, steam, high-temperature heat guns, and low-temperature infrared heat using Speedheater™
- How to determine whether old window glass should be repaired, preserved, or replaced
- Techniques for safe glass cutting and long-lasting glass installation
- 14 pages of window glass history, with photographs and illustrations showing historic glass manufacturing processes
- 3 pages of recommended window restoration tools, materials, and resources
A Valuable Resource for Historic Window Restoration
Whether you’re restoring the original windows in an older home, learning traditional window glazing techniques, or working professionally in historic preservation, this book provides a valuable reference for understanding the materials, tools, and techniques involved in wood window repair and restoration.
From old putty removal and window glazing to cutting and replacing glass, Steve Jordan combines practical instruction with decades of real-world restoration experience.
If Steve’s words and images don’t inspire you to invest your time and learn the skills he teaches, nothing will!
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