Historic Wood Window Repair Seminar
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 06/15/2018
Hands-on training in the restoration and repair of historic wood windows from noted window repair specialist and author of THE WINDOW SASH BIBLE, Steve Jordan.
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Please note: Our work site will be the c.1850 one room schoolhouse at the Cobblestone Museum, outside of Albion, NY.
1-Day Workshop Outline
- Overview of 4-day seminar topics
- Small amount of hands on work (glazing and glass cutting)
4-Day Seminar Outline
Day 1:
- Introductions
- Your goals
- Safety lecture
- Condition evaluation of old windows
- Early window construction techniques
- Removing sashes from the window opening
- Removing putty
- Removing paint
- Removing glass
- Remove at least 3 units and begin work
Day 2:
- Evaluation of previous day’s work
- Installing new sash cords
- Different weight pocket configurations (or none at all)
- Alternative and historic balance systems for windows with no balances
Day 3:
- Weatherstripping old windows
- Traditional zinc weatherstrips
- Cushion and spring bronze strips
- Silicone bulbs and other materials
- Meeting rail blocks, Andersen Pulley Seals, etc.
- Locking Hardware
Day 4:
- Painting windows
- Materials, tools, techniques
- Storm windows, and other window treatments
- Wood storms and screens and combo units
- Aluminum storm sashes
- Interior storm sashes
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Organization:
Landmark Society of Western NYLocation:
133 South Fitzhugh Street
Rochester, NY, 14608United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
(585) 546-7029Contact name:
Landmark Society
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
06/15/2018
Time:
June 12-15, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, June 16, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Price:
4 Day intensive: Member $495, NM $525; 1 Day: Member $85, NM $100
Ages
Adults without kidsWeb Service