Historic Wood Window Repair

The state of Connecticut has more than its share of truly historic eighteenth and early nineteenth century wood window sash, as you can see from this Portfolio of work, but it also has a full share of Victorian era and early twentieth century wood window sash. We restore all existing historic fabric, when possible, and produce reproduction wood window sash, when necessary. In general, we can say that the early period windows were less standardized and showed more local variations in style and profiles than the later era. Regardless, whatever period of traditional double hung windows you have, Stephen C. Marshall, LLC has the experience to restore them to their original condition and to their optimum performance.

 

 


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Eighteenth Century Window Sash Restoration

Eighteenth Century Window Sash Restoration

New London
Connecticut

We built historic window sash for the historic Nathan Hale Schoolhouse, including windows to go in the “new” gambrel dormers. The “new” work was really the restoration of original historic features based on a reading of the building itself. The building had been moved six times,...

Sash Restoration for Historic Round Top Window

Sash Restoration for Historic Round Top Window


Connecticut

This job was a complete restoration of the sash for 18 round-top windows in this historic building, in addition to 28 others. Restoration comprised complete removal of paint, putty, and glass. We then did repairs as needed, using wood and epoxy, sanding, priming, and reinstalled the original glass in its respective locations,...

Historic Wood Window with Wavy Glass Restoration

Historic Wood Window with Wavy Glass Restoration

Glastonbury
Connecticut

For this project, we built a dozen reproduction wood window units for the restoration of the historic Bates Tavern, out of cypress. All glass used was salvaged historic “wavy” glass reclaimed from discarded historic wood windows. We also collaborated with the owner’s own forces to restore...

Restoration and Deleading of 1820’s Round Top Window Sash

Restoration and Deleading of 1820’s Round Top Window Sash

Essex
Connecticut

This historic 1820's house was built by a sea captain. We restored and deleaded these arch topped window sash and also furnished reproduction wood trim and plaster work.

1904 Diamond Window Sash Restoration and Paint Removal

1904 Diamond Window Sash Restoration and Paint Removal

Greenwich
Connecticut

These three part double hung diamond pattern window sash were to be completely restored and deleaded. The paint removal had to be very clean and cosmetic as the wood was to receive a stain finish, this time, and not paint. This required complete dismantling of the...

Early Eighteenth Century Plank Frame Windows Re-Used

Early Eighteenth Century Plank Frame Windows Re-Used

Willington
Connecticut

The owner of this very original 1730’s house in Willington, Connecticut wanted more natural light in the attic and so specified two new dormers which were installed by Stephen C. Marshall, “The Historic House Guy”. The windows were a pair of original plank framed, double hung,...

Restoration of Double Hung Sidelights for Double Doors

Restoration of Double Hung Sidelights for Double Doors

Enfield
Connecticut

This mid-eighteenth century gambrell house entrance featured an unusual pair double hung sidelights. These were restored by Stephen C. Marshall, LLC as part of a larger project including the fabrication and installation of the double doors.  

Fabrication Insert Wavy Glass for Period Storm Door

Fabrication Insert Wavy Glass for Period Storm Door

Mansfield
Connecticut

The historic 1803 Coburn house in Mansfield, Connecticut needed a storm door, so Stephen C. Marshall, LLC fabricated this one out of spanish cedar, equipped with a pop out nine light sash insert equipped with salvaged period glass. The insert can be removed in the summer...

Restoration of Historic Plank Frame Windows

Restoration of Historic Plank Frame Windows

Lebanon
Connecticut

Known as the Revolutionary War Office and associated with the historic figure, General Jonathan Trumbull, this Lebanon, Connecticut building dates from the early eighteenth century. Three plank frame windows required restoration. The moldings were somewhat detailed and were fabricated out of Alaskan cedar by Stephen C....

Restoration of Historic Curved Glass Windows

Restoration of Historic Curved Glass Windows


Connecticut

We removed the paint from this set of curved windows using infra red and steam, exposing the beautiful woodwork underneath.