We look at each of your windows individually to understand your goals and meet your expectations.
Complete Restoration & Weatherization
- Remove: stops, parting beads, upper and lower sashes, weights, pulleys and sash chain/cord.
- Remove loose paint from sill and frame - repair sill and frame as needed - sand, prime and paint.
- Remove loose paint from sashes.
- Repair sash joints and other wood components as needed.
- Sand, prime and paint sashes.
- Remove loose paint from stops and parting beads or replace as needed - sand, prime and paint.
- Replace broken glass as needed - re-glaze sashes.
- Clean original glass, remove paint and adherents.
- Replace sash chain/cord.
- Install spring-bronze (or similar) weatherstripping in sash tracks.
- Install silicone tubeseal on bottom of lower sash, top of upper sash and back of meeting rail.
- Replace sash locks and lifts as needed.
Window Restoration Consulting
Are you considering taking on a window restoration project? Need advice, encouragement, a shoulder to cry on? OGWR is now offering on-site window restoration consultations. All aspect of a restoration will be discussed including: sash removal, working lead-safe, paint removal options, wood repair and weatherization. Discussion of materials, products and tools will also be covered. Contact us for pricing or to schedule a consultation.