Wood windows are designed to operate smoothly, stay open when needed, seal properly, and lock securely. Over time, excessive paint, building movement, neglect, and poor retrofits can lead to sticking, drafts, and diminished appearance.
Heritage Restoration, Inc. surveys, repairs, restores, reproduces, and tunes up old and historic windows to ensure they function as intended.
A Survey documents the quantity and condition of each window unit, allowing the Owner to select the best treatment based on need, performance goals, or intended outcome. This assessment provides a clear, organized understanding of what each unit requires.
Tune-ups return a unit to proper function by removing paint buildup, adjusting stops, freeing sashes, and replacing missing or worn components. This light intervention can dramatically improve operation without altering original materials.
Restoration addresses deeper issues including functionality, paint failure, bed and face glazing, and the cumulative effects of age. Components are stripped, repaired, and refinished; new glazing is installed; weatherstripping can be added; and the entire unit is made fully operable again. Restoration is part of a once-in-a-century cycle that returns windows and doors to their original appearance, performance, and longevity.
Onsite Painting prepares and refinishes surfaces that may pose lead hazards, including window troughs, jambs, stops, sills, and both interior and exterior surfaces. Proper preparation and coatings help protect the building and maintain safe, cleanable surfaces.
Onsite Repairs address common issues such as damaged or missing weight pocket covers, loose or deteriorated casings, rot repair or replacement, and broken glass. These repairs stabilize the unit and protect surrounding materials.
Certified Lead Safe can be achieved when all painted surfaces are sound and the window or door operates without friction or impact that could generate lead dust. A fully restored unit—with smooth operation, fresh paint, and corrected hazards—is as clean and functional as when it was originally built.
