Keeping the craft of window restoration alive.

The question of Replacement vs. Reconditioning is understandably one of the primary reasons people call us.

If your windows were built before 1960, Reconditioning is the answer. We have never run into a window of this age that we couldn’t fix, because they were designed that way.  When taken care of, these windows will last hundreds of years and hold the style 

If they were built between 1960 and 1990, it primarily depends on their materials and the style they were built.  These years produced a variety of new window styles which in short,  were not designed with maintenance in mind.

If your windows were built since 1990, it is not likely they can be repaired.  Modern homes are usually paired with modern windows built similarly with the goal of reducing maintenance at the cost of a lasting lifespan.

If you have an older home with failing modern windows and nonetheless would like to get yourself out of the replacement cycle, ask us about historic window reproduction.

We can usually tell how old a window is after asking a few questions.  If you aren’t sure what to do, the first step is to call us!

If you have windows that were made before 1990 and have come to suspect they may be completely rotted, it would be wise to get our opinion before you replace them. It can be hard to tell if a window is built so it can be repaired unless you have years of experience in doing so.

The words “completely rotted” are used as a claim often made by modern window salespeople, and we regularly find it is not so. When we inspect these windows, it often turns out they are just dirty, or need a new coat of paint, or both.

When we do find a vintage style window with rot damage, it can always be fixed.

Window rot can be a frustrating problem for a homeowner to manage. Without a properly sealing storm window, the “dew-point” remains on the window sash, which often enables fungi to grow.

Another common culprit is improper flashing above the opening allowing excessive water to drip in the wrong place. Regardless of the cause, rotted material can be removed, repaired, and painted. This will fix the immediate problem, but unprotected windows will need regularly monitored for further deterioration.

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Solving the problem of leaky historic windows will make your property more comfortable through the seasons. Drafts in the winter can chill a heated room quickly, and your summer electricity bill can send you into shock when you try to cool a leaky room.

Some people choose to weatherize their windows, some choose storm windows, and some choose both. The best solution depends on how you intend to use your windows.

Give us a call and we can help you find a good solution.

It depends on the weather, type of work, and project size. A lot of the time involved relates to the schedule in the season we begin. Bad weather can delay some types of fieldwork and some seasons are just busier than others.

Once started, timelines depend on the number of windows involved and complexity of work in the project. Complete window restoration projects and storm window projects can each take several months to get the process completed.

You can find out our current lead times by calling us at: 859-381-8401

Our most common service areas include the regions around Lexington, Louisville, and Cincinnati. Some of our work can be done at further distance so give us a call and we can discuss what is possible.