[MassHistPres] May 22nd Window Restoration Workshop

[Anne Louro]

In celebration of National Preservation Month, the New Bedford
Preservation
Coalition is sponsoring a free, hands-on workshop on restoring wooden
windows at the Corson Maritime Learning Center (adjacent to the Visitor
Center) on Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 9AM-12Noon. The workshop will be
presented by Jade Mortimer of the New England Window Restoration
Alliance
(NWRA). The NWRA website (http://www.windowrestorationne.org) offers a
tip
sheet that features the top ten reasons to restore your wooden windows.

The workshop, geared to homeowners of older properties, is an
informative
and informal workshop that will result in a new-found confidence in
working
with your old windows. The workshop features:

* Brief outline of lead safe practices
* Outline of window and its components
* Common 'issues' with old windows
* Energy efficiency techniques
* How to remove top and bottom sash
* How to replace ropes/chains
* How to install weather stripping
* Demonstration of 'steambox' glass removal
* Demonstration of paint removal
* Glass cutting and installation 

Since participants will experience a hands-on experience at this
workshop,
space is limited. Anyone interested in participating must RSVP to WHALE
at
508-997-1776. Supplies will be provided. Participants are encouraged to
wear
work clothes, sensible shoes and bring a sash.

 

 

Anne Louro

Historic Preservation Planner

City of New Bedford, MA 02740

508-979-1488

mailto:Anne.Louro at newbedford-ma.gov
<mailto:Anne.Louro at newbedford-ma.gov> 

 

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