Historic Wood Window Repair Demonstration Video 1
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Wood window restoration techniques
Paint removal from historic window sashes
Glazing removal process
Lead paint safety and mitigation
Preservation of old growth wood materials
Benefits of restoring pre-1940s windows
Areas of Interest (3)
- Historical preservation vs. window replacement: The economic and environmental case for restoring old growth wood.
- Safety risks in DIY home restoration: Professional protocols for managing lead paint dust in historic structures.
- The role of Northern Bedrock in training youth for manual trade skills and historic preservation.
Notable Quotes (2)
Old growth wood tends to be more rot resistant insect resistant and will last a lot longer in your home than even if you have replaced it with a new wood sash.
Preservation of old growth wood materialsJustifying the restoration of historic windows.
Lead is a hazardous material and often you can get lead poisoning through dust inhalation.
Lead paint safetyWarning about health risks when working on historic paint.
People (3)
Laura LepingRestoration SpecialistExpert leading the window restoration workshop and demonstration.
1 quote
Expert leading the window restoration workshop and demonstration.
“Pre-1940s windows are often made of materials that you will not be able to find anymore.”
Explaining the value of old growth wood.
AustinCore MemberNorthern Bedrock crew member learning window restoration techniques.
Northern Bedrock crew member learning window restoration techniques.
AllisonCore MemberNorthern Bedrock crew member learning window restoration techniques.
Northern Bedrock crew member learning window restoration techniques.
Places Mentioned
Warden House Museum, Stillwater, Minnesota
Events & Meetings (1)
- Summer window restoration workshop at the Warden House Museum