[MassHistPres] Cost-Conscious Historical Renovations?

[jade]

i received hard copies of the study for our alliance members from the department of the interior--all nicely bound and delivered at no charge...it is extensive, 162 pages with equations and graphs and charts, but conclusive and supports our (preservationists/window restorers) argument for restoration...
http://www.ncptt.nps.gov/Product-Catalog/Product.aspx?ProductID=1997-16  (credit to lee wright for locating the address)...

......jade
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jonathan Feist 
  To: jade 
  Cc: MassHistPres 
  Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:15 AM
  Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Cost-Conscious Historical Renovations?


  Hello Jade,


  Your organization sounds great! I like your list of ten reasons to preserve old windows.


  Regarding reason (9):  "According to the Field Study of Energy Impacts of Window Rehab Choices conducted by the Vermont 
  Energy Investment Corporation, the University of Vermont School of Civil and Environmental 
  Engineering and the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering laboratory the estimate first 
  year energy savings between a restored wooden window with a good storm window vs. a replacement 
  window was $0.60."


  Could you point me to that study, online? I'd like to read the whole thing, before quoting from it myself. I'm glad that such good information exists, regarding this important issue.


  Keep up the good work,


  Jonathan Feist, Chair
  Harvard Historical Commission








  On Nov 19, 2008, at 11:00 AM, jade wrote:


    as a founding member of the new england window restoration alliance, i would like to make you aware that we are ready, willing and able to attend historic commission meetings to educate the board, homeowners and building managers about the benefits of window restoration over replacement...we offer these 1-2 hours sessions at no cost, though we do ask to be reimbursed for travel or overnight accomodations  when applicable...

    we are a very dedicated and personable bunch and share our knowledge and experience in an easy to understand show-and-tell format...

    please visit our (very modest) website www.windowrestorationne.org ...feel free to download our 'ten top reasons' (created by alison hardy of window woman of new england) and make copies (....you may also contact any member to retrieve old wood sash  as we harvest and reuse the old glass...i also suggest to homeowners who choose to replace their old windows to store the windows in an attic or barn for future generations to re-install.....

    it's always sad to hear about homeowners who buy into the marketing of vinyl window lobbyists...restoration is a tedious time consuming effort  and hence a financial investment but, with proper maintence, old growth wood windows will last another 100 years...my pricing is often much lower than some of the well known window manufacturers.

    after receiving a postcard from nstar about rebates for new windows, i contacted them to see what kind of rebate they offered folks who choose to restore and add a storm...after numerous transfers and new phone numbers, i fell into a void......

    http://coloradoenergy.org/procorner/stuff/r-values.htm
    http://www.acereport.org/pvc2.html
    http://forums.kitchensolutions.ca/showthread.php?t=186
    http://www.kilianhardware.com/sprinbronwea.html
    www.newenglandstorms.com
    www.spencerworks.com

    time to get back into the shop...

    jade mortimer
    heartwood building & restoration
    hawley, ma


      ----- Original Message -----
      From: Wendy Bawabe
      To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
      Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:47 AM
      Subject: [MassHistPres] Cost-Conscious Historical Renovations?


      As a member of the Norwell Historical Commission, I'm frustrated that our town has NO local historical districts to oversee and regulate renovations of historic homes.  We are working on creating local historic districts, but in the meantime I need to find contractors/consultants who can suggest cost-effective options for historical renovations.

      An antique home owner in the center of our town recently told me that she is replacing all 33 of her (antique, wavy-glass) windows with vinyl windows!  She said that she couldn't afford to replace with wood windows (cost = $70K, she said), her current windows are lead painted, and her heating bills were astronomical.  Unfortunately it's too late for me to make suggestions to THIS homeowner (the work begins in 2 days), but in the future I'd like to be able to suggest alternatives.

      Does anyone know of an historical consulting/contracting firm that advises homeowners in cost-effective (but historically correct) renovations?  It seems like all the historically-minded contractors are very expensive.  Are historic homes only for rich people or can the Average Jane renovate within a budget?

      I'd love suggestions,

      Wendy Bawabe
      Norwell Historical Commission



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