Wood Window Repair for Historic Homes

(part 3 of 3) NAPA COUNTY LANDMARKS,

INC.

City of Napa Cultural Heritage

Commission Workshop

17 January 2009

©Juliana Inman Architect

Wood window repair steps:

Re-tie the cord to the sash weight

Replace weight in pocket in the jamb

Replace cover of hidden door

Wood window repair steps:

Replace window stop with small finish nails

Re-caulk and touch up paint on window stop and trim joint

Sample Sash Replacements:

Kolbe & Kolbe:

http://www.kolbe-kolbe.com

Sample Sash Replacements:

Kolbe & Kolbe: http://www.kolbe-

kolbe.com

Sample Sash Replacements:

Kolbe & Kolbe: http://www.kolbe-

kolbe.com

Sample Window Replacements:

Andersen Windows

Sample Window Replacements:

Note “Ogee lugs (or dogs)” on upper sashes for authenticity

Also note insulated Low E glass

Sample Window to match historic:

Note 2” deep sill to match original, ogee lugs, insulated glass, trim to match original

For more information:Napa County Landmarks: http://www.napacountylandmarks.org/National Park Service: http://www.nps.gov/hps/tps/standguide/National Park Service Preservation Brief #9:http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/briefs/brief09.htm