The meticulous art of reviving original double hung windows
In short: Watch as master carpenter Jared Lee begins the delicate process of restoring thirty-six original double hung windows at a project in Charleston. This video demonstrates the essential first steps of removing broken glass and old glazing to preserve historic architectural details.
In this demonstration, Kevin O'Connor observes the painstaking labor required to salvage historic windows rather than replacing them. Master carpenter Jared Lee handles the initial stages of restoration, which involve the careful removal of damaged glass and degraded glazing from the original frames. This process is vital for maintaining the integrity of historic properties, such as the one in Charleston, where all thirty-six original windows require professional attention to return them to their former state.
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