I wish I can find someone like these guys in my area.
@sadjaxx8 ай бұрын
Ain't that the truth!
@snarfblattscuttle Жыл бұрын
Easily one of the best videos I’ve ever watched on KZbin! Thank you for this demonstration of excellence in restoration. Well done gentlemen.
@donza588Ай бұрын
Finally a video where its done right not just bogging rot like most videos remarkably simular to the way we've done it in nz
@williamdorsey32032 жыл бұрын
I wish I lived closer. I love restoring old windows.
@pMurph8 ай бұрын
Amazing video, thank you. I'm restoring the windows on my house from the 1850s. It's so much work! But worth it. So much better than vinyl replacement windows
@johnmoyer55154 жыл бұрын
This is what our company does also windows & doors.We have an 1890s cotton mill project 5 stories high with about 200 windows 4 1/2' x 10' arch tops that must be historically replaced, only 3 were able to be saved. The windows seem to have only ever had 1 coat of paint over period of 130 yrs. Processes looks very much the same as ours👍
@theduranman4 жыл бұрын
I put this on thinking I could learn how to do my own windows. I learned that I need to hire someone to do it lol.
@aaronvallejo82204 жыл бұрын
Don't get intimidated. Wear a mask and use a good vacum frequently. Just start gently pulling your trim apart and take photos to remember which goes where.
@rzu71204 жыл бұрын
Good luck finding someone. I can’t even get trades people to return my calls.
@adamheckle21984 жыл бұрын
Its a delicate process for sure.
@brianbacich99994 жыл бұрын
I’m starting this weekend. I got 8 windows to do. Most need reglazing but I’ll also repaint as well. If this goes well I’ll start my own window/screen repair business. If not, I’ll know to pay a guy next time.
@jatomasino14844 жыл бұрын
@@rzu7120 I've been doing my own restoration. This year is 100 years old. You're right though... finding someone to return your calls is a bear.
@sadjaxx8 ай бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this video! Thank you.
@DennisNagelkirk3 жыл бұрын
What a great resource video. Thank you so much for making this and posting it. Cheers.
@raizdaither5622 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work!!! Congratulations! Best wishes for the future preserving the past ! And thank you for all the useful information!
@deborahhoran30322 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video - your passion for your work really comes through. Excellent content and narration.
@kyledsullivan2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done video. It's not often that companies can articulate their mission so clearly in a manner that endears prospective customers. Too bad you guys weren't in the Northeast. Would consider your help with my 1904 home.
@bernadettepesce773 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent video. I have ten windows which all need some work. It gives me a very clear idea of the work involved and the timeframe for restoration. I appreciate it greatly.
@Progrocker704 жыл бұрын
I love seeing old windows preserved and restored. I have all the original wood windows on my 1900 home. Sad seeing all these old sashes being trashed or used for garden art.
@mariewustner15152 жыл бұрын
This video is great and so is your work. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@MinHongJiwoodstudio3 жыл бұрын
hello...I made a Christmas Tree after watching your video. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.
@lhiugtk4 жыл бұрын
Y’all are my spirit animal
@trinityestrada95883 жыл бұрын
Looks like a lot of work you must have a passion to be able to do it
@jill552 Жыл бұрын
Great video of what you do.
@patrickoneill62973 жыл бұрын
Great video. Only thing you missed was putting in new/old weatherstripping, so lots of questions there. Thank you
@chrisshoemaker67 Жыл бұрын
Yes! He didn't show that step. He did show the process of cutting the window for the weatherstripping. The molding gets it as well.
@jeffkilpatrick97422 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@ahmetsalih43762 жыл бұрын
Great job 👏
@ikust0072 жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup. Splendide . Just subscribed
@ericensor67953 жыл бұрын
Great video, would like to see what you used for weather striping? Thanks.
@SarahGraymatter4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Picked up using boiled linseed oil. Looking fir a tool for around the small 6 upper panes. Guess I'll look for a dremmel attachment.
@yugen3 ай бұрын
Great work, I love your commitment and expertise. I recently tried cutting some old glass with bubbles and imperfections, grooves, etc. Predictably, it broke along some of the natural "grain" of the glass no matter how careful I was. Any suggestions?
@gislibalzer60473 жыл бұрын
Question, when you are reinstalling, in the video, it looked like one of your crew was applying something to either the frame or sash edges, what was that? I'm guessing a lubricant so the sash lift more easily. But what was that? And do you wax the frame, between the stops, where the sash sits? Great video, thank you!
@bernadettepesce773 Жыл бұрын
I can't move out while my windows are being restored. What do you do in that situation?
@Keystoneexperience5 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@PrincipalScratcher13 жыл бұрын
I love this, but I'd be scared to contact them. This looks really expensive.
@chrisshoemaker67 Жыл бұрын
It is expensive. But like with anything else you get what you pay for. You will never have to worry about windows in your or your children's lifetime.
@regularSenseAppeal9 ай бұрын
Nice video. I'm halfway through restoring a bunch of 100 year old windows in my house. I do it pretty closely to your approach, which is reassuring. What is that gooey looking putty you use for repairing the corners?
@sadjaxx8 ай бұрын
Some kind of wood filler?
@Taking_Back_Thyme10 ай бұрын
My question is if the restored windows can somehow be insulated? We have a 107 year old log home that has original windows and we need something to keep cold/heat out.
@LogansRun3147 ай бұрын
Your original windows can be pretty darn energy efficient if rebuilt correctly. You'll want to use a metal interlocking weather strip. This is the best type of weather stripping for old windows. A groove will need to be cut to accommodate this type, but your windows might already have it. This, along with the full rebuild will rival many double pane windows. Also consider your windows are a fraction of the total square footage of your house "sides". Add up all of the square footage of your "box" and you will find the floors/ceilings and walls(not the windows/doors) take up a ton of square footage. Since you have a log cabin, obviously you wouldn't insulate the walls. So, focus on insulating the ceilings and floors first since that will be a large part of your overall energy loss.
@ikust0072 жыл бұрын
Steam box question , Sir: does it also “fragilise “ the old hide glue ? If so , it needs to be disassembled and re glued ? Thank you for sharing such a knowledge. I am a Stained glass worker/restoration / new work .
@MyDocko4 жыл бұрын
Very nice work but you should use a draught proofing system in the parting and staff beads?
@andrewmarshall95113 жыл бұрын
As I builder with other qualifications in the building industry, I like buying old run down buildings, cottages & restoring them. Ive just had 2 window sashes made by a Joinery business. It cost me a forture as its a real craft. I scout around old demolishing businesses, that Councils/Governments have approved to destroy and pick what I think I can use or I need. I fix what I can. There is alot to these old buildings. Ppl dont realise what goes into a old window, sashes, with weights sizes & fine wood finishes etc etc. It makes me cry watching silly ppl rip out these windows & put in modern. The real vandels are Governments with a long term agenda. Old Windows ruin the look of the entire building if ripped out, taking away old craftmanship & history. I have to laugh at councils all around the World who have been on a mission to wreck, destroy the old world for hundred/s years, leave the old world to deteriorate so bad, enough to use as the given reason to demolish. What do they do & spend our money on..wreckng. This is all not by accident. What Councils, Governments have destroyed is deliberate. They already stripped them from all their ornate features, they play the long game. Take away our History so the new generations have no idea of our past as the old die off. They are the worst vandels, who destroyed more history by design. They buy up old properties on the hit list, let them sit there for years rotting away, strip them to the core, & sually end up pulling them down selling to a developer with plans to build a block of units with a free, easy pass. But for anyone wanting to restore, they have all these additional cost, conditions & codes to follow. Over the top invented hidden dangers laws they use, like lead paint. Anything to make those restoring the old World harder or impossible to achieve. As long as sensible precautions are made is all that is required. As if Governments care about our health...haha. Its not about ppls health, its about wrecking as much as they can with the appearance to look like they care & are interested in saving our past, when the truth is there has been a war on to destroy. Generational long game is their game... Unless properties are in particular areas on their agenda 21/30 list to preserve. Or belongs to those with money & in the top 1% club.
@dadduorp3 жыл бұрын
I founded/have run a historic preservation group for 18 years as well as having worked for government for over 30. It's not "the government" that are the vandals, it's the corporate lobbyists and campaign funders (developers, real estate interests) that buy off politicians. In other words, it's "good ol'" American Capitalism and its system of pay-to-play politics.
@iN2ITOracle2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, so crazy how against lead paint they are while still poisoning us putting with fluoride in our water.
@mar1video5 жыл бұрын
I would prefer not to paint my windows inside. Is there a clear primer I could use ? Also which paint (or a lacquer) for inside to preserve a natural wood color, and which paint for outside ( brown color ). Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience !
@theenemy11001015 жыл бұрын
mar1video two points. First: i would recommend to paint the inside as well with a bright color. Second: try to paint the outside with a bright Color as well, so the wood heatens um that much in Summer. So your paint and the wood will last much longer
@hedlcm5 жыл бұрын
You can use polyurethane clear for the interior and emerald urethane from Sherwin William's
@emilys36384 жыл бұрын
You can use shellac for your windows to preserve their wood color. It will add a slight golden sheen if you use "clear" shellac and if you really want the palest color you can use "platina" which is the lightest shellac. It's wonderful because it's also historically accurate, and it is nontoxic, sustainable, and easy to apply. I personally love it and am using it extensively in the restoration of my 1923 bungalow. Hope this helps!
@mar1video4 жыл бұрын
@@hedlcm - thank you for your input. I’ll definitely look into that.
@mar1video4 жыл бұрын
@@emilys3638 - thanks Emily. I’ve used shellac to paint cedar planks that I used to cover a wall and ceiling in our bathroom. It come out beautiful and it’s I love the effect it creates. That’s why I would prefer it to paint wooden windows, or baseboards with a white paint .
@dahljerald2934 Жыл бұрын
what is the wood filler that you use. it looks like epoxy with some filler? Sawdust?
@blue03r63 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about getting into repairing rotted sashes and sills etc. I currently work for a glass shop and we get 20 calls a month it seems like for this issue. but we just don't have the capacity to deal with it. just the glass alone keeps us busy. but it's becoming a big problem in our area. lots of 20 30 40 year old windows are starting to fall apart. but the homeowners are faced with fix that one or two windows or replace the whole entire house. which 99.99% of them would rather not do. and I get that
@vegiguy163 жыл бұрын
Why do you use linseed oil to preserve the wood, because it can attract mildew? There are other options that seem like they would be much better.
@ambercrombie7895 жыл бұрын
A Dallas glazer gave me a glazing tool several years ago which I lost during a move. 1" curved st. steel blade about 5" long with a rosewood (?) handle. Anyone know where to get one online?
@lspr773 жыл бұрын
I got my hands on a 6×3 foot queen anne window. Do you know where can I source replacement glass for that? It needs four colored border panes and 1 clear center pane? It is beautiful!
@blue03r63 жыл бұрын
search your area for stained glass shops. there used to be a great one by me but the son took it over and closed it.
@charliedavies7210 Жыл бұрын
What happens to all of the lead paint you remove? Is there a process for containing it in the landfill?
@abbradwell4 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me what sort of weatherstripping you use between the meeting rails?
@aaronvallejo82204 жыл бұрын
My middle sashes have bronze flashing that meets in the middle when closing the window creating quite a tight seal.
@williamconklin16122 ай бұрын
Do you guys do casement window sashes?
@brainwashingdetergent43224 жыл бұрын
Sadly where I live, there are no guys like you anywhere even remotely near us. All the old windows get sent to the dump... You had mentioned modifying the sash with a dado for weather stripping, and modifying mid-rail as well. How are you modifying the mid-rail? I have mid 1950’s double hung Anderson windows that have spring operated compression locks hidden in the edges of the sash which are operated by thumb levers. No room for weather stripping in that configuration. Lastly, what is the minimum distance recommended from the face of the glass to the stile of the sash? How thin (depth) can glazing compound be? Thanks for taking the time to make and share this video!
@nestor83694 жыл бұрын
my grandma house was build in 1950 there was only 2 paint layers the original paint was tian now the 2nd paint is newer paint from 2003 or so and yes when my grandparents bought the house it was all original and all of the doors were new shape they were made in 1950 back in 2010 they remodel the house getting rid of the vintage windows and some of the doors now theres 3 antique doors remaining and they are still in excellent shape the garage has 2 vintage windows which the newer paint was falling showing some of the original 1950 paint which one of the sashes glass was broken cuz back in 2009 some kids lived next door and they shot the window with a BB gun but i had tooken it to a place where they replaced the glass and now today they look beautiful and they work smoothly and those 2 windows are the last remaining ones left to my grandparents house if i ever see them remove them ima keep them to avoid them going to the dump people just dont care about the vintage stuff anymore usually when i head to my grandparents i check the old windows to make sure theres no rotting going on i make sure they stay looking nice
@paulhughes84605 жыл бұрын
What brand of oil-based primer do you use? I've used Zinser but wonder if there is something better.
@hedlcm5 жыл бұрын
Paul Hughes xtreme bond from Sherwin William's
@mater82824 жыл бұрын
It looks like they're using Benjamin Moore Fresh Start exterior primer.
@americanmotorsam-caz5244 жыл бұрын
Alkyd enamel foundation paint. We have a local paint company in Milwaukee and it goes on beautiful.
@email46644 жыл бұрын
@@americanmotorsam-caz524 Oh, now that is a winner indeed..made to penetrate and hold
@nathansmith7938 Жыл бұрын
Would you happen to know any company similar to you guys in the Southern USA? We are located in Louisiana and are starting to renovate a Late Victorian (roughly 130 years old) with original windows that will need restoration.
@gary24752 Жыл бұрын
Do you use a linseed oil primer and paint?
@richardmckrell48994 жыл бұрын
Have you used linseed oil paint yet?
@bryangrunwald45929 ай бұрын
How do you repair reveals sanded out over years.
@paulzappala94304 жыл бұрын
Good video but geeeeez, you have guys in the “lead room” stripping without wearing gloves!! That’s RRP basic stuff, their blood lead levels are probably off the charts!!
@antialias3 жыл бұрын
Can lead be absorbed through the skin?
@stick9648 Жыл бұрын
As a bullet yes , as far as short contact with old lead paint call the EPA and get fined .
@okafka54464 жыл бұрын
@ Mozer Works, Inc. B.M. Fresh Start alkyd primer - got that - but what top coat are you applying? Also, what exactly is being applied at 16.16?
@richardmckrell48995 жыл бұрын
Do you ever glue the sash corners or just rely on the wooden corner pegs?
@charliexu10995 жыл бұрын
i am wondering that too. Have you ever got any answers ?
@richardmckrell48994 жыл бұрын
@@charliexu1099 From the video they are glueing the wooden pegs, but that shouldn't be necessary. Originally there would have been no glue, but wood pegs or metal nails in joints.
@chrisshoemaker67 Жыл бұрын
We drill a hole into both parts of where the window frame meet, not all the way through. 1/16th of an inch smaller than the dowel. A small amount of quality wood glue in the hole, tap in the dowel and cut it with a hand saw.
@chrisshoemaker67 Жыл бұрын
@@richardmckrell4899 Yes. But metal rusts.
@trinityestrada95883 жыл бұрын
How much do you charge per window?
@bhadz1003 жыл бұрын
That’s at least a grand per window
@SLK638 Жыл бұрын
Cool job, how can I get to work with you?
@509cougs Жыл бұрын
the national park service has a historic preservation workshop.
@oscartapia29693 жыл бұрын
How about energy efficiency?
@stick9648 Жыл бұрын
They said near double pane efficiency.
@superfly2449 Жыл бұрын
My windows aren’t antiques, they’re just (100 years) old, and I can’t move out while they’re being repaired. It’s a dilemma. This process is interesting, though.
@jeje1020 Жыл бұрын
But if they're 100 years old, then they are historic antique windows
@rubbersole794 жыл бұрын
8-10 weeks by 2-3 men for 8 windows......I'm guessing.......$1000 per window?
@blue03r63 жыл бұрын
probably more. I mean I charge $20 a square just for IG units in modern windows. plus $130 labor for each window. so a 30X30 sash in a window would be about $125 for the glass and $130 for the labor. $255 and 30 to 40 mins of work. you're talking about $1000 per each sash 2 per each window I'm guessing. with all the Lead safe stuff etc. 4hrs labor on each open just to remove it because of the RRP rule. for $2k each window is probably about right. some areas do not allow modern windows to be installed. so fixing these is the only option.
@Oneguydiy835 жыл бұрын
0:50. Expert painters ? omg don't think the right brush is used there...
@Stevelemontrudy4 жыл бұрын
An expert painter can paint with any brush. : )
@email46644 жыл бұрын
Technical name for the type of brush in his hands is a Sash Brush, and he happens to be painting a sash..
@amberstewart5622 жыл бұрын
I also rebuild windows
@richardkerry65526 ай бұрын
Arse, costly scam....
@Haakonson555 ай бұрын
As opposed to replacing the windows with insulated Anderson’s and getting on their 20 year subscription plan? 30k replacement cost, and the seals break in 20-30 years, then replace again? That math doesn’t add up to me.