The Window Sash Bible: A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows by Steve Jordan
Learn how to preserve, repair, and restore traditional wood windows with The Window Sash Bible by window restoration expert Steve Jordan.
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.
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.
A Practical Guide to Historic Window Restoration
The Window Sash Bible helps readers understand how traditional wood windows are constructed, how they work, and how common problems can be repaired.
Topics include:
- Traditional wood window construction and components
- Window sash repair and restoration
- Removing old paint from wood windows
- Repairing and maintaining window frames and sashes
- Working with glazing putty and window glass
- Replacing sash cords and repairing window hardware
- Weatherizing old windows
- Improving the operation of traditional window sashes
- Choosing appropriate tools and restoration techniques
- Maintaining historic wood windows for long-term use
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.
An Essential Resource for Old-House Owners
Whether you are restoring a single window or working through an entire historic home, The Window Sash Bible is a valuable reference to keep nearby throughout your project.
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.
If you own an older home, work in historic preservation, or simply want to learn how to restore old wood windows correctly, The Window Sash Bible belongs in your restoration library.
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