Working Windows: A Guide to the Repair and Restoration of Wood Windows - Tapa blanda

"Assuming you have a reason to repair old, single-pane windows instead of replacing them with insulated glass windows, Terence Meany's "Working Windows". . . could come in handy. Meany, who calls himself Mr. Window, has some neat tricks up his sleeve. . . . "--Journal of Light Construction""Working Windows" leaves the subject of window design and installation to other authors, and instead concentrates on something more basic to homeowners: getting the windows you already have to work properly for what they were designed and installed to do."--"Woodshop News"

"The best guide on the subject." --Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer In Working Windows, Terence Meany explains with detail, humor, and accessibility everything you'll need to know to repair, replace, or restore almost any window, regardless of its age. You will find: *detailed instructions for disassembling and repairing all sorts of wood windows * repair hints and tricks of the trade you won't find anywhere else * easy ways to clean and restore original hardware * safe and efficient methods of stripping, refinishing, and painting * effective ways to eliminate drafts and rattles * invaluable information on tools and materials * and more.Filled with line drawings and practical tips, this is the most comprehensive, accurate, and detailed book on the subject. Whether you are a craftsman or a do-it-yourself homeowner, you will find Working Windows packed with essential advice and instruction that will help you get your windows looking great and operating smoothly.