Wood Window Restoration
Softwood, hardwood, and oak windows: pre-treated, sanded, primed, and reglazed until fully functional and gorgeous again.
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Wood Window Restoration Boston MA
New England's Premier
Wood Window Specialists
Old wooden windows were built to last! Before you think about getting rid of them, call us for a free quote on Repairing and Restoring. Often they just need to be fixed up to return to their original glory. We specialize in helping homeowners of many older or historic homes to refurbish their windows and make them gorgeous again. Call us today for our expert window repair services!
We love what we do and it shows.
15+ Years
Restoring Victorian and historic New England homes, one sash at a time.
Licensed, Insured & Mobile
We work as a mobile service center, with no shop drop-off, ever.
Free On-Site Estimates
A straightforward look at your windows, and a straightforward price.
Year-Round Service
We work straight through every New England season, winter included, when other crews take time off.
Our Specialty
We Specialize in Restoring Wood Windows
Window preservation and restoration are very different from any other household repair. Unlike standard contractors, we have a passion for what we do. At our New England wood window company, our team of technicians service homes by assessing the damage, investigating into the origin of the window's original installation, and then working to recreate or restore that installation.
We've come across windows built onsite centuries ago and have worked to find low-cost but high quality restoration options that maintain the home's historic integrity and character.
Wood Window Restoration
Antique Window Repair
Sash Repair
Cords & Ropes
Reglazing
Sash Stripping & Repainting
What We Do
Our Services
Our window repairs include sash repairs, wooden window refurbishment, home window glass replacement, double-hung wood window repairs, complete restoration, frame repairs, and more. Because we work with antique homes, we can tailor each job exclusively to your home.
Although we have years of experience working with Victorian window repair and restoration for historic New England homes, every job is different. Your project may require extensive research to find the correct materials or to replicate original hardware. Ideally, your home will look as it did when it was new, so long ago. We achieve this by pairing a creative approach with an architectural design process. Although our team restores and repairs historic windows, our technicians have an in-depth understanding of how to achieve total repair without losing the historical integrity of your home.
Contact UsWindow Repair Services
Sash repair, broken glass, double-hung and casement fixes: the everyday wear and tear of tough New England weather.
Learn MoreHistoric Wood Window Repair
Refurbishment, sash repair, glass repair, frame repair, serving Cambridge, Salem, Brookline, and towns across New England.
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When repair isn't the right call, we replace with wood windows that keep the exact look and feel of the original.
Learn MoreAnatomy of a double-hung window.
Types of Wood Windows, Parts and Process
There are three primary types of wood windows: a double-hung window, a double-hung window with a circle head, and a casement window with a hinged glass panel that opens inward. Whichever type we're working on, every part should have a traditional wood structure with metal hardware and, on some, spring-loaded mechanisms for secure opening and locking, built onsite, by hand, with no pre-cut option. Our technicians know every one of these parts, and treat each with the same care as the day it was built.
01 Head
02 Casing
03 Jamb
04 Upper sash
05 Check rail
06 Muntin
07 Glazing
08 Lower sash
09 Cord & weight
10 Sill
Double-hung windows are among the most popular for antique New England homes, though many varieties crop up that are unique to the builders and architects of different eras. Our staff carefully handle each part and work diligently to make certain that any replacement closely represents the original craftsmanship; we do everything we can to honor the initial mastery of wood-crafting.
When working on a home, determining the type of window is always our first step. From there, we look at which parts need repair and which need refurbishment or restoration.
Sash, Frame & Pane Repair
Specialized Wood Window Restoration
Wood windows need special treatment and care. With specialty services, you can be sure that there is an opportunity to restore your windows rather than replacing them. At Wood Window Restoration, we help restore antique and vintage homes with services including sash and cord repair, rotten window frame repair and replacement, frame replacement, pane replacement, and more.
As part of wood window repair, we always consider ways to protect the original structure with minimal changes for historic window restoration, which means that we often provide specialized services. Our services typically refer to one particular part of the window or a specific type of window structure; however, each job is unique.
When coming onto a project, we know that the wood window restoration will require customization: there is no pre-cut option. In fact, many windows in antique homes throughout New England were handcrafted. It was rare that these types of windows came from a manufacturer, which is all the more reason to preserve your home with restoration rather than replacement.
Why Restore Instead of Replace
Many people choose to replace vintage windows. Often, they explain that the window doesn't work; there is lead paint involved, or that they are not energy efficient. However, all of these problems are possible to remedy with restoration rather than replacement.
When looking at historic windows, it's clear that some things prevail. It is possible to upgrade a vintage window without replacing it. It's also possible to restore the window with basic repairs rather than replacing it.
Much of the time, restoration is possible. A skilled technician can come in, pull the sash apart, and make any repairs. Afterward, reassembling the original pieces is an accomplishment that few can identify with, and our techs revel in it. It's a mastery and an art to be able to restore a vintage window.
When looking at the excuses that lead people to a replacement, it is easy to see that restoration is almost always the preferred option. The claim that there is lead in the paint is resolved with sanding, staining, and possibly painting. Then the energy-efficiency concern often will come to subside with basic upgrades and restoration techniques. For example, a window that does not seal shut is a drain on your energy. However, replacing the sash lock, and updating the head, jambs, or sill to have a more secure close as possible.
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How We Work
Our Process
01
Free Consultation
We work as a mobile service center, coming entirely to your home. Every job starts with a free consultation where we look at your property and identify which windows need repair and what degree of restoration they need.
02
Careful Teardown
Our team pulls out all the parts of the window, including the sash, trim, and stops. Some higher-end windows even have a knockout panel that lets us check the sash's ropes and weights without dismantling the entire window; either way, we work slowly with a small prying tool, since patience yields better results.
03
Tracking Every Piece
As we dismantle the window and remove the panes of glass, we carefully track everything, so no "restored" window ever gets reinstalled upside down. Our team works with precision to ensure every piece comes apart as intended, with minimal or no damage to your window or your home.
04
Refinishing
We pretreat the window's wood, sash, muntins, and bars, then sand, prime, and stain or paint any necessary parts. To restore energy efficiency and eliminate rattling, we often fit the panes of glass snug before we glaze, polish, and clean them.
05
Hardware Repair
When needed, we repair damaged sash ropes or weights, the pulleys and weight or spring systems that let these old windows open, close, and lock securely. If replacing ropes, we'll bring a choice of materials; many homeowners prefer cotton, since it stays authentic to the age of their home.
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Wood Repair
Cracked wood or parts rotted beyond repair can often be fixed or replaced entirely. Significant wood damage doesn't mean restoration isn't possible: talk with a professional to learn what the process would look like for your windows.
Choose Us for Your Window Needs
When looking for the right service providers to take care of your antique window issues, you'll want to find an established company that's been in the game for a while. If you can see their past work and know that the contractors in question have been doing the job for a long time, you can feel confident knowing that you're going to get a good job done on your home.
You'll want professional, licensed and insured workers that you can rely on without worrying about what might happen to your house. More importantly, you want to be able to communicate clearly and openly with them so that you understand what all the issues are and what choices need to be made.
We always strive to include the homeowner in the process so they know what needs to be done and how we'll proceed to fix their windows. Our primary concerns are the safety and satisfaction of our customers, and we aim to bring our best to achieve those goals. By hiring us, you're making a worthwhile investment in the future of your home and making sure that your historic windows last for many more years to come. Give us a call today so we can get working on your windows, or fill out the form on our site for a free quote!
Where We Work
Serving Boston & the Greater New England area
From Beacon Hill brownstones to seaside colonials along the North and South Shores, we bring the same patient, on-site process to every historic window, no shop drop-off required. Our technicians travel throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Connecticut, restoring original sashes, frames, and glass right where they belong: in your home.
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Get an estimate on restoring your windows.
Give us a call to discuss your windows, or fill out the form and we'll get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.
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- (857) 201-2999
- Service Area
- Boston & Greater New England