Restoring Old Windows For Decoration

Unlike replacement windows where the whole.

Restoring old windows for decoration.

When replacing timber use reclaimed pitch pine for window timbers which matches the weight quality and durability of old timbers. Look for craftspeople who can restore your window as this can often be done saving 90 of the original timber and glass and will often outlast new windows. Simple to maintain keep your old windows painted. Remove the lower sash image 1 the middle piece called the parting stop image 2 and slide the upper sash.

One of the repurposed old window ideas is a terrarium. Open up the weight pocket and remove the old weights. Old windows can be painted to blend in or stand out vines can be intertwined between the empty panes or you can simply place one in the garden and let the plants grow in and around it. Repairable historic wood windows are designed to be easy to repair.