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Brookside Manor, a 5,000 square foot bed and breakfast in Wakefield, Rhode Island, provided a good example of our ability to contribute significantly to a window restoration project. The project involved the restoration or reproduction of 87 pieces of window sash as part of a larger house restoration. Approximately two-thirds of the windows had been replaced with vinyl replacements in the 80's. Rather than throw the windows in the dumpster, however, the vinyl window contractor (thinking ahead!) thoughtfully stashed all the original wood window sash in the large attic. All of the original windows were wooden casements. These posed some especially difficult challenges since wooden casement windows are prone to sag. Years later, the owner tells us that the windows remain stable and operable, an additional long term benefit of restoring original, existing units.
We removed the replacement windows and found the original casings to be serviceable. All the mullions had been removed to accommodate the vinyl windows. Mullions and missing casework were milled in our shop from clear red cedar. Reproduction sash was made from Honduran mahogany. All paint and glass were removed from the existing sash and casing and 884 pieces of glass, in all, were installed.
All paint, glazing and glass were removed from the wood window sash before restoration. |
Eighty seven sash seems like a lot of sash until you look at this southern elevation with its multiple ganged openings. |
Mahogany casement window parts laid out for assembly. |
Here new 12 light sash and casing are ready for paint. |
Twelve light casement window sash finished and ready for installation. |
A six light sash shown clamped and drying. |
Three 6 light mahogany wood window sash, the example on the left displays mounted casement hardware. |
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