What You’ll Learn
This hands-on training course is designed for individuals interested in learning the craft of wooden window sash restoration, a vital skill in the field of historic preservation. Throughout this workshop, participants will explore the techniques and tools necessary to restore and preserve original wooden window sashes, a key architectural feature in heritage buildings.
- Simple hand tools are used 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 conditions and design repair procedures.
- Understanding safety protocols, using personal protection equipment (PPE), and safe waste disposal.
- Forming and molding epoxy products to rebuild missing elements.
- Safe removal of broken glass and glazing, which has failed over time.
- Measuring and cutting of glass followed by application of glazing compounds of various types.
- The use of appropriate primers and finishes.