Historical Preservation: Window Restoration

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Articulate basic RRP requirements and lead safe work practices.

• Articulate and understand the different types of wood and metal windows, their similarities and differences.

• Articulate positive attributes and common myths and misconceptions about historic windows.

• Articulate methods to increase energy efficiency of historic windows.

• The use of simple hand tools to reclaim and prepare wooden window sashes to receive new glass and traditional glazing.

• Learning to identify the presence of lead and its abatement.

• Quickly assess general condition and design repair procedures.

• Understanding safety protocols and the use of personal protection equipment (PPE) as well as safe disposal of waste.

• Forming and molding epoxy products to rebuild missing elements.

• Safe removal of broken glass and glazing which has failed over time.

• Measuring and cutting glass followed by application of glazing compounds of various types.

• The use of appropriate primers and finishes.

• Describe and demonstrate basic window re-roping and rehabilitation techniques including removal for rehabilitation, in-situ rehabilitation, glazing, paint stripping and re-coating.