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Depending on personal preference and the condition of the wood we can restore or replace the current stops. If replacement of the stops is needed we can replace with a new style of trim or replicate the current stops with custom milled boards to match the existing detail.

Sash cords are the rope or chain that you see on both the left and right side of your windows. Sash cords are one of the components more likely to break. You may have encountered these before and noticed that the cord was snapped in half and the window was more difficult to open than one would expect. These are part of the windows counterweight system which allows the window to open and close as well as hold its position open/closed. These are commonly made of white cotton rope or bronze chain but can be requested in an array of colors or materials. We replace the rope with most restoration plans and as an individual service per request.

When glass is installed in old windows it typically is held in by pins and a putty glaze that hardens to hold the pane in place. This putty is known to deteriorate over time leading to loose glass and rattling panes. Depending on the condition of the glaze we can perform and full or partial reglaze. A partial reglaze is when the current glaze has some sore points but can be saved by repairing in the most damaged areas. Full reglazing requires the full removal of the glass and the full cleaning and replacement of the old glaze.

Interior sills are lightly sanded, primed and painted. Exterior sills are scraped and prepared using special scraping tools designed to remove damaged wood. The remaining wood from the original sills is usually from old growth lumber that is much better than anything available today. This original sill will be treated with various epoxies and fills, sanded till ready for primer and paint.

Optional hardware replacement or add ons are available. We can replace or add locks, finger lifts, pulleys, sash chains, weatherstippiung and more.

Typically these are installed as a standard part of a detailed restoration. These are installed where the sashes meet in the middle of the window and on the top and bottom sashes. A small dado is cut into the meeting rail as well as the top and bottom sashes where a silicone strip “silicone bulb” is installed to better insulate, limit drafts and allow for noise canceling qualities.