RESTORATION - FRAME RESTORATION

Re-View has the experience and resources to restore virtually any historic wood window frame and wood sills. We believe all historic buildings should be treated with respect. Existing conditions are to be carefully treated. We have proven this on thousands of windows across the country with the greatest success without having to radically replace the original fabric of the window, proven by time over time.

WOOD SILLS

The wood sill is one of the most important structural aspects of the wood window. If the sill has remained intact over time, chances are the balance of the window is in great shape as well. When the sills are in need of repair the Re-View team follows a strict guideline for sill restoration.

First, all of the existing paint must be removed from the wood sill down to bare wood and up each side of the frame jamb a minimum of 2". Where the jamb frame and the sill meet we rake out any old paint or old caulking and beneath the sill and treat it with liquid wood epox. We continue to treat the wood sill and partial frame member until the material will not absorb any more and apply wood epox. All of the checks and gouges in the sill are filled and then sanded smooth and prepared for paint finish. Where required we then complete the same procedures on the frames and wood trim along the exterior of the window.

FRAMES

The Re-View team has found if water has been kept out of the building the majority of the window head frames and side jambs are going to be in great shape. Where conditions require restoration or simply a small section might need to be replaced the Re-View carpenters can handle the task.

We have found that in most cases a new weight box access door or minor repair to brick mould is all is required. When more severe conditions occur, the liquid wood and wood epox procedures are implemented on areas throughout the frame.