{"id":57610,"date":"2024-07-19T17:16:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T17:16:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eco-strip.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=57610"},"modified":"2026-09-14T00:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T00:00:24","slug":"thewindowsashbible","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/eco-strip.com\/en_au\/product\/thewindowsashbible\/","title":{"rendered":"The Window Sash Bible"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Window Sash Bible: A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows by Steve Jordan<\/h2>\n<p>Learn how to preserve, repair, and restore traditional wood windows with <em>The Window Sash Bible<\/em> by window restoration expert Steve Jordan.<\/p>\n<p>Drawing on decades of hands-on old-house restoration experience, Steve Jordan provides practical guidance for homeowners, DIYers, preservationists, and professional restorers who want to understand and maintain historic wood windows rather than automatically replace them.<\/p>\n<p>This comprehensive 247-page window restoration book is filled with step-by-step information, photographs, illustrations, and practical advice covering the repair, restoration, maintenance, and weatherization of traditional wood windows.<\/p>\n<h3>A Practical Guide to Historic Window Restoration<\/h3>\n<p><em>The Window Sash Bible<\/em> helps readers understand how traditional wood windows are constructed, how they work, and how common problems can be repaired.<\/p>\n<p>Topics include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Traditional wood window construction and components<\/li>\n<li>Window sash repair and restoration<\/li>\n<li>Removing old paint from wood windows<\/li>\n<li>Repairing and maintaining window frames and sashes<\/li>\n<li>Working with glazing putty and window glass<\/li>\n<li>Replacing sash cords and repairing window hardware<\/li>\n<li>Weatherizing old windows<\/li>\n<li>Improving the operation of traditional window sashes<\/li>\n<li>Choosing appropriate tools and restoration techniques<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining historic wood windows for long-term use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rather than treating old windows as disposable, this book provides the knowledge needed to evaluate their condition and make informed decisions about repair, restoration, and ongoing maintenance.<\/p>\n<h3>An Essential Resource for Old-House Owners<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you are restoring a single window or working through an entire historic home, <em>The Window Sash Bible<\/em> is a valuable reference to keep nearby throughout your project.<\/p>\n<p>Steve Jordan combines extensive hands-on experience with clear explanations that make traditional window restoration more approachable for beginners while providing useful information for experienced restorers and preservation professionals.<\/p>\n<p>If you own an older home, work in historic preservation, or simply want to learn how to restore old wood windows correctly, <em>The Window Sash Bible<\/em> belongs in your restoration library.<\/p>\n<p>Available from Eco-Strip, your source for window restoration tools, infrared paint removal equipment, and resources for preserving traditional woodwork.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Enjoy free shipping on orders of $199+. Restrictions apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>THE WINDOW SASH BIBLE<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>by Steve Jordan<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">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:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\">History of windows and glass in America<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Window parts<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Types of windows<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">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<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Weatherstripping<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Storm window and shutter types with pros and cons of each<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Selection criteria for the \u201cdastardly\u201d replacement of old windows<\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\">Working safely with glass and toxic lead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p4\">The 247 pages of rich content, the 15-page <i>Glossary of Terms<\/i>, the 4-page <i>Index,<\/i> and the 10-page <i>Bibliography and Resources<\/i> are unmatched in the window restoration industry. Armed with <b><i>The<\/i><\/b> <b><i>Window Sash Bible <\/i><\/b>and our <b><i>Full DIY Window Makeover Bundle<\/i><\/b>, you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">$45.00<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":69330,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[117],"product_cat":[98,52,61],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-57610","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-speedheater","product_cat-accessories","product_cat-specials","product_cat-window-tools","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Window Sash Bible - Eco-Strip<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover The Window Sash Bible\u2014your complete guide to sash repair and restoration. 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