Customized Services
Each window, and each job is different
Together we will determine the scope of work on a case by case basis.
You may be concerned about the exterior, or want to concentrate on getting the window to open and close smoothly.
Maybe you want to change the interior paint to a new color ...
... or add weatherstripping to cut your energy bill
.... or simply replace a broken pane
... or repair decayed wood on the outside and inside
... or live in a historic preservation district and want functional windows that conform to local standards
... or avoid buying modern new vinyl windows, as you know their products only have a 15-20 year life cycle before they fall apart and need to be replaced.
Window Restoration Cape Cod has the expertise and craftsmanship to repair & restore wood or leaded windows
- Work performed on site, or at our Orleans workshop
- Windows removed before work, and reinstalled once complete
- Repair broken or weatherized wood (dutchman, wood epoxy, new components)
- Replace old putty with new (Sarco putty, preferred choice of window restoration professionals)
- Replace broken or cracked glass as needed (ask about how we harvest old glass)
- Prime and paint exterior, refinish interior with varnish or paint
- Replace sash cords with cotton or chain
- Add weather-stripping to eliminate drafts and increase thermal efficiency
- Repair leaded or stained glass
- Repair or replace sash, jamb and/or sill
- Replace hardware; find replacement weights
- Repair or build screens and storms
- Build Custom Windows, screens, doors from scratch
- Anything else dealing with old wood or leaded windows
Common Window Problems
- We don’t work with modern vinyl windows - unfortunately no one on the cape does, broken modern windows were designed to be thrown away, not fixed!
- We don’t work on houses built after 1970
- We don’t work with thermal or double pane glass, only old single pane
- We’re not equipped for jobs that require an extreme amount of carpentry, other than on the window sash or frames themselves
- We only work on the Cape - click on the Window Preservation Alliance logo and check out the directory to find providers that serve other areas
All work is performed in accordance with the published Window Preservation Standards
Window Preservation Alliance
Proud member of the Window Preservation Alliance, whose mission is to inspire the preservation of original windows by educating the public about the beauty, craftsmanship, and energy efficiency of original windows and supporting the people and businesses who restore them.