Category Archives: Reproduction

Wood Windows Issues Checklist: Questions and Answers on Historic Window Restoration

Posted on September 24, 2015 by rtdgba

To discuss the benefits of restoring historic wood windows, we consulted with Paul Marlowe, of Marlowe Restorations, a Northford, Connecticut company specializing in wood conservation issues. According to Paul Marlowe, new wood replacement windows cannot equal the durability of a fully … Continue reading →

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A Last Look at Historic Wood Windows.

Posted on September 24, 2015 by rtdgba

Wood windows are perhaps the most vulnerable of historic elements, with many millions being dumped in landfills each year.  Their conservation is a worthy goal from an historic and environmental perspective, but is it reasonable to expect owners to subsidize … Continue reading →

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Design Benefits of “Calamine” Windows

Posted on September 10, 2015 by rtdgba

Fire resistant, metal clad, “calamine” windows were historically distributed widely among buildings both splendid and utilitarian with certain design benefits.  According to Guild Member Cameron Forbes, of Heather & Little, Limited in Toronto, Ontario, they enabled designers to integrate windows into … Continue reading →

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