Old Windows In-Depth, the windows book that covers the whole job
Most windows books pile up information and still leave you guessing at the bench. This one is built around what to actually do. It’s nearly 200 pages of picture-filled tutorials for restoring historic wood and steel windows, with a full color cover and 190 pages of black and white interior.
It starts with the standard order of operations for restoring a double-hung wood window, then keeps going into the parts most guides skip.
What’s inside
- Weatherstripping options like spring bronze and integrated metal
- Alternative balance systems: tapes, spirals, and jamb liners
- Glass and paint options
- Casement techniques
- Single-hung windows
- Advanced dutchman and epoxy repairs
- Steel window restoration
It’s the expanded version of Old Windows Made Easy, with the original text plus another 120 pages of tutorials. After you add the paperback, come back and add the e-book version for $5.00 to keep it on any device or print it out.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Old Windows In-Depth book cover?
It is a complete handbook for restoring historic wood and steel windows. It starts with the standard order of operations for a double-hung wood window, then covers casements, single-hung windows, steel window restoration, glass and paint options, weatherstripping, and advanced dutchman and epoxy repairs.
How long is the book?
It is nearly 200 pages of picture-filled, step-by-step tutorials, with a full-color cover and 190 pages of black and white interior. It is the expanded version of Old Windows Made Easy, with the original text plus another 120 pages of tutorials.
Is there an ebook version?
Yes. After you add the paperback to your cart, come back to this listing and add the e-book version for $5.00 to keep it on any device or print it out.