Windows & Doors
In-depth reports examining the materials and techniques involved with installing and restoring windows and doors in traditionally-designed or historic homes, including style specifications.
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Creating a Period Entryway
Regardless of its traditional style, the front door, the signature of the home’s architecture, is designed to make a grand entrance.
Editors' Picks: Windows
Our editors highlight multiple articles on windows, from wood windows to restoring bronze and steel windows, even stock options. Read on to learn more.
Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware
We know you have questions on how hardware can bring out the unique character of your historic home. We've asked industry expert and Director of Product Development at Nostalgic Warehouse, Bill Metzger to help with the answers.
Mortise and Tubular Latches/Locks
Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What is the difference between mortise and tubular latches/locks?
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Measurements for New Door Hardware
Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What measurements do you need to know before purchasing a new set of door hardware?
Seekircher Steel Window Corp.
Repairer of steel casement windows: performed on location; more than 7,000 windows repaired annually in 26 states; large collection of vintage steel casement windows, doors & hardware; family-owned business established in 1977.
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Importance of Door Handing
Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What is handing and why is it important?
Finishes for Your Door Hardware
Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - What finish should I choose for my door hardware?
Determining the Quality of the Door Hardware Set
Ask the Expert - Historic Hardware Q&A - When purchasing new door hardware, how do you determine the quality of the door hardware set?
Vacuum Insulated Glass, Innovation for Historic Restoration
Learn about the dramatic changes in glass processes and technologies that have occurred over the last 100 years.
Options for Stock Wood Windows
Custom wood windows can be manufactured in unlimited styles, shapes, sizes and wood species and architects today aren’t inhibited in their designs. But when it comes to stock and stock-manufactured windows, what are the constraints?
Natural Light: Skylights & Roof Lanterns
A look at the growing market in the traditional building sector for skylights and roof lanterns.
Restoring & Replacing Historic Wood Windows
Every effort should be made to preserve historic wood windows when rehabilitating and/or renovating historic buildings, rather than replace them.
Restoring Bronze and Steel Windows
In many cases, restoring bronze and steel windows may be a good alternative to replacing them. A look at the design and history of these popular--and versatile--metal windows.
Designing A Classical Doorway
Few would dispute that a classical doorway is essential to any period-style home but--columns and pediments aside--is there anything that makes an entrance specifically classical? Perhaps it depends upon your point of view.
