The window restoration book that covers the whole job
Old Windows In-Depth is the complete window restoration handbook for anyone serious about their historic wood or steel windows. It’s nearly 200 pages of picture-filled tutorials walking you through the obstacles you actually hit on the way to a finished window.
It’s the expanded version of Old Windows Made Easy. It keeps that book’s text and adds 120 more pages of tutorials. So it starts with the standard order of operations for a double-hung wood window, then keeps going.
What it covers
- Weatherstripping options (spring bronze, integrated metal, and more)
- Alternative balance systems (tapes, spirals, jamb liners)
- Glass and paint options
- Casement techniques
- Single-hung windows
- Advanced dutchman and epoxy techniques
- Steel window restoration
Format
Full color cover with 190 pages of black and white interior. “3 books in 1.” For a simpler, lower-cost option, choose Old Windows Made Easy.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Old Windows In-Depth book?
It is nearly 200 pages, with a full color cover and 190 pages of black and white interior. It is picture-filled with step-by-step tutorials and is described as 3 books in 1.
What does Old Windows In-Depth cover?
It walks the full order of operations for a double-hung wood window, then keeps going. It covers weatherstripping options, alternative balance systems, glass and paint, casement and single-hung windows, steel window restoration, and advanced dutchman and epoxy techniques.
Is this a physical book or a digital download?
It is a digital download. If you want the shorter, lower-cost option, that is Old Windows Made Easy; this In-Depth version keeps that book’s text and adds 120 more pages of tutorials.
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DIY Window Restoration
Scott has been writing about DIY window restoration for years, and this guide pulls the essentials into one place. It's the same method and passion that fills the in-depth book, just in a free, skimmable form. Start here, then go deep when you're ready for the fine points.