[MassHistPres] wooden replacement windows

[Sullivan, Charles M.]

Brockway-Smith (Brosco) of Andover makes wood Boston Pattern sash in almost all traditional sizes and patterns. Boston Pattern sash have been made to standard sizes since the early 19th century at least, so Brosco sash will fit in most openings in northern New England without alteration; they are not to be confused with New York Pattern sash (which were developed about the same time and are found in Connecticut and maybe western Massachusetts), and bear little resemblance to the patterns developed by national manufacturers like Marvin and Anderson after WWII.

The caveats are:
*	The sash are single thickness, and so must be paired with storm windows.
*	The sash are thinner in section than traditional sash, and must be installed with plastic balances or an offset parting bead; balances come from Brosco, offset beads from traditional lumberyards.
*	The muntins have the traditional puttied bead on the exterior; the interior profile is a 20th century detail. Traditional interior muntin profiles call for custom sash.

Go to http://www.brockway-smith.com/; go to the architect section of the site, look for windows,
Authentic Divided Light SSB. Or, Brosco sells through local suppliers, like J&C Adams on New Street in Cambridge. Look them in the eye and ask for the "Brosco book"; if they think you mean business they may not charge you for it.

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Charles M. Sullivan, Executive Director
Cambridge Historical Commission
831 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Mass.  02139
617 349-4684 voice, 349-3116 fax


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From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu
[mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu]On Behalf Of Daniel Thornell
Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2006 11:50 AM
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Subject: [MassHistPres] wooden replacement windows


I am looking for information on wooden double-hung replacement windows.
They need to be wood on both the inside and down. I have only found 
companies that have wood on the inside and vinyl on the outside.

I am also looking for installers.


Since these windows are so hard to find, are historic districts finding it 
necessary to modify their requirements?


Thank you in advance,

Marie


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