[MassHistPres] Repairing/Replacing Sun Room Windows

[jade at heartwoodrestoration.com]

hello Jennifer...
I can speak to the superiority of windows/sash made in the early 20th
century compared to manufactured windows of today...the wood is more
stable and tight grained...as with any wood product that protects the
interior from weather, precipitation, seasonal changes and temperatures,
  the windows/sash will last hundreds of years if properly maintained....paint
is the great maintainer...often folks don't address issues for many
decades then decide that the component must be replaced...deferred maintenance
is often referred to as 'dereliction of duty' by the homeowner or steward...

restoration of a 12 over 12 sash set in poor condition may well cost more
than a replacement window...the replacement window has a relatively short
life span and, on average, will require replacement another two times in 100
years...pay me now or pay me later...it is more cost effective and
environmentally responsible, in the long run, to restore rather than  
replace...

to succinctly answer your last question: no, unless you have one custom
made by a local sash maker...

we have our work cut out for us....
best...
...jade mortimer
heartwood window restoration
charlemont, ma
413-625-8680

Quoting "Jennifer B. Doherty" <jbd at framinghamma.gov>:

> Hello,
> We have an historic district property owner here in Framingham who  
> is looking for advice regarding their early 20th century sunroom  
> windows. They are 12/12 sash with small transoms at the top. They  
> are in poor condition, and the property owner believes they need to  
> be replaced.
>
> Do any other historic district commissions have guidance on  
> repairing these windows? Or, do you have any good examples of  
> replacement windows?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Jenn
>
> Jennifer B. Doherty | Historic Preservation Planner
> Community & Economic Development
>
> City of Framingham
> 150 Concord Street,  Room B2
> Framingham, MA  01702-8325
> (508) 532-5455
> jbd at FraminghamMA.gov<mailto:jbd at FraminghamMA.gov>
>
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