This is an awesome tutorial and I 100% agree with you on the value of saving the historic details. Nobody will ever put that much time, care, artistry and class into new stock. Old is gold
@BrentHull
3 жыл бұрын
Well said! Thanks!
@ikust007
3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. So so much better than the supposed better 2-3 pans.
@curtiscox6469
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I recently moved into a historic house within a historic district. Your vids really taught me a lot about my house and helped me better appreciate the craftsmanship and longevity of my old windows. I will be restoring them instead of replacing them.
@BrentHull
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks so much. My work is done. That is really great to hear. Send pics when your finished. info@brenthull.com or if you have more questions.
@PolaCaKe890
2 жыл бұрын
same
@donwilliams3626
2 жыл бұрын
Brent may I share some additional tools that your viewers may find helpful when restoring old windows. HYDE 45200 window opener - this tool will cut the paint line around the sash both inside and outside. Crescent 7-1/4" end cutting pliers - 727CVN - this tool is a complement to the diagonal cutter pliers. I find the end cutters cause less marring of the wooden trim when pulling out the brad nails after prying the trim. Red Devil 4243 1-1/4" bent putty knife - this putty knife smoothes out the glazing after you put it on the sash like you demonstrated. In my experience the bent knife allows one to draw back and forth to smooth the glazing in half the time. Your video is very comprehensive and helpful for anyone planning to tackle their window project. One Safety tip is to wear gloves to protect your fingers.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don!! Much appreciated.
@LogansRun314
6 ай бұрын
Thank you Don!
@erickdrumfreak
7 ай бұрын
Love your passion , you’re a master in your field.
@BrentHull
7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much.
@bullybluecoal1831
Жыл бұрын
Hi Brent, Richard sent me to your channel, several videos ago. The 1st of yours got you my subscription. Bravo for sharing your skills, knowledge, and craftsmanship. I accept your challenge. 32 something windows in this house. House here is a combo of timber frame and balloon framing. Some of my windows have the cast iron weights, some swing inwards on hinges, and some have the spring loaded pins through the sashes to adjust the window openings. What a challenge. Can't wait to share.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, can't wait to hear more. Keep me posted.
@funkiexmunkie
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing all the tools and details involved in the job. I have all wood storms original from 1918. I'm convinced I need to learn how to take care of my old house myself and your videos are tremendously helpful.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help! Thx for the feedback!
@sarahsalinas7741
Жыл бұрын
So happy I found this video. House was built in 1901 we have many historic windows . My other half wanted to get brand new ones but I just felt this would make the home lose its originality and it's beauty. We love history. This was his grandparents home and fathers and now it's ours. I wanted to get it professionally fixed but we wouldn't even know what a price would be . I'm just scared I don't want to ruin them . I could practice on the bathroom one . Do you know what you guys normally ask for to do one window ?
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Contact the WPA, window preservation alliance. I suspect they will have restorers in your area who can give you a price. Good luck.
@GMfwdSpence
Жыл бұрын
I just bought my first historical house and almost all the double hungs are painted shut and ropes cut... this video made me feel super confident about restoring them myself. Super thorough and informative, thanks!!
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!!! You can do it.
@lifter98
Ай бұрын
Sounds funny to an English man - the term ‘historical house’ …😅 In England an ‘historical’ house is usually either Edwardian, Victorian or Georgian, etc., depending on which monarch was on the throne when it was built.
@jamesoyleto3708
27 күн бұрын
@@lifter98we have the same era homes idk if you forgot Europeans came to the US 500 years ago 😃😃
@christianz3498
2 жыл бұрын
I know you talked about waxing. But I was wondering what type of car wax you use? Also would beeswax work?
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
We use a paste wax. I have a small rag that is soaked with wax and use it to apply it. Yes, Beeswax works. Thanks.
@danrudie6735
2 жыл бұрын
Beeswax tends to be too sticky or tacky especially when cold, as such isn't as good for lubrication or friction reducing as paraffin or a dry wax.,
@sergalvisc
Жыл бұрын
This old have been done in a 15min video at most. Skip the excessive talk and shown the process straight forward.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
ok.
@tomiossi8092
2 жыл бұрын
Brent, In the 1970’s I was my fathers assistant to his home improvement company that he opened due to the 70’s mass layoffs in the farm equipment industries in the Quad Cities centered around Davenport, Iowa. I can’t count the number of historic windows that he and I restored. I still have his Red Devil PD1 glazier point gun and have occasionally used it for setting pictures in frames. You brought back wonderful memories of working on beautiful historic mansions overlooking the Mississippi River. I so miss working around these homes. We worked closely with the Mueller lumber company which was the premier supplier of woods and mouldings back then. Their own supplies of profile cutter heads to recreate all the mouldings from this period of the 1800’s and later. I almost cry thinking about where these machines and heads ended up at after this company closed its doors due to the onslaught of the “big box” lumberyards. There are many in the quad cities who still keep trying to revive these beautiful mansions overlooking the Mississippi. Please keep up the good work. Tom iossi
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Tom, great memories, I appreciate you sharing. Will do!
@fionaomeara6209
2 жыл бұрын
Tom - you are so lucky having that background. What incredible memories of architecture and timber and of course, your Dad. I am starting my first ever window renovation in my new (old) house. I didn't expect to read such a lovely piece. I had tears in my eyes. Brilliant.
@oldskoolwayy
3 жыл бұрын
Love this, I always thought old was bad and just wanted new everything. But the new things now days has no craftsmanship it's all the same...So with that being said I am keeping my old windows now..Thanks brent
@BrentHull
3 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear it!! B
@BiggCope
2 жыл бұрын
I saw this video and thought the same thing. I’ll be keeping my old windows.
@humblehousewives
3 жыл бұрын
These videos are a godsend! I am hanging on your every word. Not a builder, just an aspiring old house homeowner here, but eager to learn all I can about historic preservation so I can do it in my own home someday. I’m starting to collect old books that you’ve recommended and binge watching all of your videos. Thank you for passing this precious information on for future generations!! ❤️🙏
@BrentHull
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks so much. I'm glad your enjoying.
@scotteric8711
9 ай бұрын
Same. I bought a 1960's home where the designer carried alot of pre-war elements into it. Having remembered these fearures growing up with grandparents in older homes makes me grateful that Mr. Hull keeps the craftsmanship alive. We are fortunate to have a master in their craft to teach us!
@juliannefarabaugh360
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Brent! We live in an old "twin" outside Philly and still have our original 115+ year old windows. We've refinished many of them over the past 18 years and are currently refinishing 3 double hungs from our main bedroom. It's a lot of work, and I hate to admit that I often question myself on why we are doing it, especially when 99% of the people that I talk to about our restoration think we are crazy because they are old and drafty. But if they have survived 100 years, they will survive 100 more with a little bit of effort! Thanks for giving me the energy and validation to keep on restoring them!
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Great work!! Keep it up. They won't last another 10, they'll last another 100. If you watch my video on "Why to restore old windows" it will encourage your efforts. kzitem.info/news/bejne/1oya32tsqIVmqZg Thanks for sharing.
@PolaCaKe890
2 жыл бұрын
i was actually just arguing with my father about this rental renovation we have here in Meriden, Connecticut. its a 3 story built in 1900s that still has some ceramic electrical lines going thru it, as well as these style of windows. i was looking for a company to come gives a us a quote on changing these windows, meanwhile my father is a "if its not broke don't fix it" type of guy. so i ended up going on KZitem to look at how i could instead restore some of the painted over , stuck, no longer functioning windows and i am SUPER excited now after watching your video. i will be taking before and afters and emailing them to you very soon Brent, thank you.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
So glad it has helped. Good luck.
@djtheg6819
Ай бұрын
I have a 1920s craftsman in California. We are lucky to have mild weather. The original glass is just flat glass, not wavy glass. I have replaced them all with double pane glass with low E coatings and primed in smiths Epoxy. The sashes come with the wooden glass stops, which sucks. Wooden windows DEFINE the home. You cannot get a modern window that gives you the depth of design. I did an addition to the home and I had to fight the planning division to have the addition match the rest of the home Identically. It's not a historic home but they wanted to treat it like one and they wanted the addition to look different enough that you could clearly tell that the addition was new. I also got fought on having period correct style wooden windows in the new addition area. The title 24 requirements made it hard to be able to use new wood windows. I had to do additional insulation to get enough credit to use wood windows.
@BrentHull
Ай бұрын
Sorry about that. Glad you're fighting for the beauty.
@davidjgarner3242
2 жыл бұрын
Warm up putty with a heating pad. Not a fan of a silicone bead in the muttin as it is permanent & during the next repair will destroy the muntin ... ask me how I know. And, Sarco is the better product.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input!!
@TerrenceFerguson
2 жыл бұрын
"50 degrees in Texas probably isn't the best day to be glazing a window." That statement right there is why this is probably the best window restoration video I've seen yet. You didn't wait for perfect conditions, and you encountered issues with the window while you were working on it, that you didn't edit out. These are real world situations that apply to every day folks. We don't always have the luxury of perfect conditions, and now I won't have to Google, "what do I do if my glazing is cold?" Great work, and great video. It will help me with my 106 year old house. I've decided not to replace the windows, but restore/have them restored.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for the feedback. Good luck with your project.
@peaceofmyart5950
2 жыл бұрын
I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to make this thoroughly helpful video. I didn't have pocket doors to access my weights like other's videos have shown. Thanks to you I learned to access the weights behind the casings and mullions. It took me a while to get through the many layers of paint and caulk but I must say my restored functioning windows are absoultely beautiful! Thank you so very much :)
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! So glad to hear the feedback. Thx!
@misshobbyhomemaker8376
2 жыл бұрын
Why not use Sarco and backbed with the glazing so you can repair the sash again if the need arises? I never reuse glass that had silicone on it because no matter how hard you try that silicone will never fully come off and if that glass ever breaks again that silicone is going to take the wood right with it. Dap won't last very long. Order Sarco type M.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, but that has not been our experience. I appreciate you sharing.
@BenJohnsonDotNet
Жыл бұрын
This is a project I've been putting off in my 1920 house, but I'm VERY thankful that 90% of the windows have been left unpainted.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Nice. Good luck.
@Xxmeca421xX
10 ай бұрын
It must be nice my house has wallpaper on the ceilings mixed with tons of layers of paint that needs chiseled off
@cool_lioness
2 жыл бұрын
How much should this cost to pay someone to do it?
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
If you get a smaller company $500-750 depending on damage and detail. If you do it yourself, under $50/window. Good luck.
@mansoorsanchawala5574
2 жыл бұрын
We just got possession of our 1900 year built house and has a lot of these pulley windows and need some TLC. Will need advice on how I can get the trims replaced on the windows, some of them are rotten beyond repair. Also what kind of putty are you using, can you also share the links of any products you use or suggest. Again Thank you for this, I have been scouring the net to find gems like these!!!
@mansoorsanchawala5574
2 жыл бұрын
One more questions, where can I buy a lot of the hardware, especially these slotted screws with washers to match what we have right now.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Links to all products are in the description. On my Kit page. Thanks for watching.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Good hardware stores should have slotted screws in various sizes. For the adjustable stops try phelps hardware. Good luck.
@lisaferrara8120
Жыл бұрын
I have eight windows in my house in that pattern. I restored many of them through the years in the same manner you showed. Great instructional video, Brent!
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for watching.
@driggs51
2 жыл бұрын
Interested in info on sash weather stripping that you have shown briefly ?
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
pembko and dorbin sell this weatherstripping. Look for a grooved sash weatherstripping.
@pseudonim4158
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I am working on restauring 100 years old windows. I striped them down of old paint and infused them with linseed oil. The putty is also linseed oil based as in the video. I didn't know that you need to wait so much before painting them. Should I paint the windows first and after a month paint the putty that holds the glass in place? Or just wait and paint them at the same time?
@BrentHull
3 жыл бұрын
We like to wait and paint it all at the same time. However, occasionally we'll paint separately.
@danilorainone406
3 жыл бұрын
let the putty harden the top skin then a skinny brush to lay some paint on them,, a semi sharp edge straight plastering trowel keeps the paint line neat and straight,wait a month or 2 while the putty sets
@MatthewFenty
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos. I have a 1915 craftsman in Pennsylvania (Philadelphia area) with 9x1 lites, restoring all the windows myself.. Do you recommend exterior wood storm windows - to keep the extreme weather conditions away as an air gap? Gets to 0 in winter and 95+ in summer. I don't have enough room inside for interior storms. Thanks!!
@BrentHull
3 жыл бұрын
Yes sir. Love the solution of exterior storms. It has great historic precedent and it works!
@lizzapaolia959
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video 😁. Hopefully people will keep the historical window's. Maybe companies will start admitting that the PVC windows are a disaster. Fantastic educational video as well. Thanks again for sharing your expertise. God bless 🙏
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I appreciate the feedback.
@williamdorsey3203
2 жыл бұрын
Have found that having small selection of carbide pull scrapers work very well to remove heavily encrusted paint.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for sharing.
@brandygraham616
3 жыл бұрын
What the tool your using for pulling at nails you referred to as "snips" ?
@BrentHull
3 жыл бұрын
Wire snips. They are used to cut wires, I use them to grab and pull nails.
@jdavis8668
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!!! Any concerns about lead paint contamination or are the levels too low to worry about?
@BrentHull
3 жыл бұрын
In my experience the levels are too low or not present. Lead stopped being used in paint in 1972. That was nearly 50 years ago. certainly on the exterior, that paint is not present, on the interior we just don't find much evidence of it. Thanks for watching.
@jdavis8668
3 жыл бұрын
@@BrentHull Wow so glad you replied! Good to know. I am a full time real estate investor and my partners and I are starting our own historic window making company (Savannah Ga). Certainly watching your videos for best practices! Thanks so much for the content.
@eco-strip1312
3 жыл бұрын
@@jdavis8668Brent's are not best practices. Read the WindowStandards.org created by craftspeople for the real thing.
@JimmyBelmont
2 ай бұрын
Great video! Personally, I restore using sash chains instead of rope. They are historically accurate, work mush better, no rot or break, no memory, and no further problems down the road. A little more expensive but well worth it. Also, I strip the paint off the channels, which gives the window a much smother ride. Top window very important to open in warm weather!!! This in what drafts the heat off the ceiling. I agree; I will never replace a historical window with modern and I go to great lengths to salvage.
@BrentHull
2 ай бұрын
Agreed. Thx.
@symcardnel1741
5 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you! IMHO... if your restoring a window like that... you must change the rope on both sides. Am I correct in believing that you did NOT change the rope on the side that you did NOT pull the interior box cover / trim off of?
@BrentHull
5 ай бұрын
Yes, correct. I only replaced the cut ropes. Its your call but if the rope is in good shape, there is no need to replace. Thx.
@icu10001
3 ай бұрын
I have old windows from my. grandparents' house, built in 1896. They added a kitchen and these windows were removed. I want to remove the glazing and take them down to the original wood. Maybe I will find pine or cypress. Anyway, what would I use as putty/glazing if I do not intend to repaint the windows? I'm going to leave them the natural wood. Thank you
@BrentHull
3 ай бұрын
I would still use Dap 33 or Sarco. Good luck.
@haroldclark4485
2 ай бұрын
Super video! I'm a retired painter from San Francisco. When we use oil based primer and paint we would paint the gazing right away. We also primed all the sash before glazing when using Dap 33. Is that no longer necessary?
@BrentHull
2 ай бұрын
Painting the glazing does work, but sometimes if the glazing is still wet, we let it set up for a few days or even a couple of weeks. We don't prime the wood before glazing so that the oils and wood can bond better. Thx for watching.
@briang5307
8 ай бұрын
Great video. Would be very interested to hear your thoughts on leaving/converting most windows in a room into fixed windows. With modern HVAC homeowners rarely open and close their windows > it’s either heating or cooling season. Think Jim Gaffigan “Spring - that’s a nice day.”
@BrentHull
8 ай бұрын
Fist, I have nothing against fixing the windows in place. You have the look but no function. I think the compromise would to fix the top sash but keep the bottom sash operable. Good luck.
@lmtliam
7 ай бұрын
Would it also make sense to put a thin layer of glazing putty underneath the glass when it's set in the frame, and pressing the glass against it to make it squeeze out a little, instead of using silicone? The excess could then be trimmed from the inside.
@BrentHull
7 ай бұрын
Yes, that is what they did historically. The problem is that the glazing putty gets rock hard and doesn't flex. Thx.
@erictheguy6646
Жыл бұрын
Great video! If a little optimistic. I've been doing this for years. My house was originally built in 1830 and revamped in the early 1920s... i got 28 2 over 2 windows. Fixing them involves pulling them out like you see here, often replacing glass panels striping almost a couple centuries of paint off, sometimes reproducing rotted peices od wood regluing the whole thing together. Waiting. Primingq and.then waiting. Painting and then waiting. Reglaze and wait for it to dry. While all this is happening, you have to address the frame. If your lucky thats some epoxy, paint, and caulk. Sometimes its new sills and ropes for the weights replacing rotted out framing. Generally i have found as a homeowner with a dedicated workspace i can do 2-3 windows a week. Depending on their condition. I have several plywood pieces rigged up with bungees and 2x 4 i reuse as i go round and round
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@mcs1974
Жыл бұрын
Brent, great video. I restored about 30 windows in my historical home about 6 years ago. I had to fix or replace many spiral balances throughout. Many windows were 6 over 6, but a few were 8 over 8, and then one was a 20-pane window. That was a pain. I am fairly sure I used Dap 33 and some linseed oil, but I'm not 100% sure. Now, I'm noticing I am dealing with mold issues on the glazing compound, coming right through the paint. Any ideas as to what to do and how to do it without experiencing mold ? Thanks again!
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Nice work. There are additives like zinc oxide you can put in your putty that stops the mold. Use bleach for the existing mold. Good luck.
@stuartsmith5146
6 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍🏼. About to restore some classic windows. The sill is rotted so there will be a little more going on than this but it’s a 5’x5’ , 54 lite picture window with two - 12 lite casements. Really, all the downstairs windows need to be repointed, but this summer will be this grand livingroom beauty. Add some rockwool underneath and it should be non draft and cozy.
@BrentHull
6 ай бұрын
Nice. Send pics when your done. It sounds amazing.
@keno4767
8 ай бұрын
Brent, great video thank you. I am renovating a house built in 1891 on the eastern shore in Maryland which has many historic windows in need of restoration some as tall as 8'2". I found a number of weights in the attic which I'm guessing were removed from these windows over the years after they developed issues and the homeowners decided not to repair them. Is there a way to determine which weights go with which windows? As I understand it if the correct weights are not used there could be balance issues with the windows not opening or closing correctly. While I'm pretty handy, I've never done this before and would appreciate any advice offered. Thanks :)
@BrentHull
8 ай бұрын
Big windows have roughly 8 lb weights. The smaller windows have 3-5 lb weights. Let me know how it goes.
@robinbirdj743
Жыл бұрын
Two of my window weights seem not heavy enough (?) to hold the upper sash… it closes but later inches down. Or perhaps the ropes are stretched? Not sure what I should do. Any tips? Also, I’m in a heat wave with thunder storms. Some months are very cold. What’s the best way to work on big windows which need more repair (a few days worth)? Plywood over window openings? Thanks! Great video. I very much appreciate it and will recommend it to old house people.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I suspect you may have debris in your weight pockets that need to be cleaned. Cotton ropes don't stretch. I would start with a weight pocket examination. Good luck.
@jaredmiller8740
2 ай бұрын
I absolutely love the weighted sash windows in my 1930 house. I am in the process of restoring them and compared to modern windows, these are worlds better. Mine are deep set with storm windows so the insulation factor is much better than modern double pane gas filled windows.
@BrentHull
2 ай бұрын
Agreed!! THx.
@RSKrules
Ай бұрын
Yeah my 100 year old window has decayed so much there's barely enough wood left to keep it together, so I guess restoration isn't feasible?
@BrentHull
Ай бұрын
Sorry.
@charlievan4877
6 ай бұрын
Cant get the parting bead out so bust it up and call it brittle 😂😂😂... As the top sash didnt move i wonder how the glass broke 🤔🤔🤔🤔... People dont play so rough with the window else youll break em
@BrentHull
6 ай бұрын
Thx.
@Matt-bg6kf
2 жыл бұрын
I believe that to be a timber hitch knot on the weight.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@danilorainone406
Жыл бұрын
ab advantage to reglazing the old guys,where you take time to scrape the rabbet putty free and remove old points is insulation is iimproved sound and weatherwisemwhen the glass is reset on a thin (one16th in) bed of putty ,,even all around,, tack in new points and the final putty bead,,the window wil be able to take kid slams without breakage,,a lot of slams
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Amen. Thanks.
@jag5316
9 ай бұрын
Windows are the hardest part of paint prep, especially if they need to be completely stripped. There is also a good chance you will break the glass while removing old glaze since you are likely to knock one of the points while scraping.
@BrentHull
9 ай бұрын
Not if you're careful. Thx.
@angelf9800
2 жыл бұрын
How much would It cost to restore windows
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Send pics to info@brenthull.com. Alice my sales manager can help. You can also check out members of the WPA. Window preservation alliance. www.windowpreservationalliance.org You can get prices from those guys depending on where you live. Good luck.
@angelf9800
2 жыл бұрын
@@BrentHull thank you so much I want to keep my house original.
@DL-by8el
Жыл бұрын
Number all your pieces. Also never lean windows doors or shutters when removing for storage. If time lapses and your items sit they can bow ever so slightly. Even number your srews and put them in a baggy taped to one of the shutters.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Thanks.
@broederbond60
7 күн бұрын
I have found that waxing the races eventually attracts a dirt build-up.
@BrentHull
7 күн бұрын
ok. thx.
@stephanie_larry
Ай бұрын
Do you have a video that talks about the exterior sill/slope and brickmould and what to do if that needs to be repaired?
@BrentHull
Ай бұрын
No, but good idea. Thx.
@greghight954
2 жыл бұрын
I learned so much on this video. I've ripped these out in the past without a second thought as I had never taken the time to really understand them or their benefits. Thank you Brent!
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Great! I'm glad it has helped.
@artemioquintero7866
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great explanation, the olny reget I have is the bungalow I have is similar to that one and they took out all the original windows in the big openings in the front like they did that one on one side. Im trying to figure out what it would've had originally.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that
@adammaster122
Жыл бұрын
How do you repair the window sashes that go up and down with a metal spring that goes in the weight pocket? It looks like it's internally coiled almost out of brass but the metal has snapped
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Its called a tape balance. You can still buy them. Google tape balance. You should be able to take yours out and see. Good luck.
@Sigridovski
Жыл бұрын
What to do when a company take down and throw out lots of big old windows? They said I can take them. They are with hand-blown glass.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
True!
@rrtexas6976
7 ай бұрын
I have a sash where the bottom rail is completely rotten away. What type of wood would you suggest I use to repair this section of the sash?
@BrentHull
7 ай бұрын
Sapele, is good. Accoya, Kebony. Good luck.
@doughoesen2103
Жыл бұрын
What about installing newer double pain glass for better insulation ? Are there any examples of repairing these old windows with newer glass ?
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Watch my recent video on insulated glass for old windows. It doesn't' work. Thanks.
@lorisoli6496
Жыл бұрын
Who is Part 1!? I need to get the sashes off and could use some guidance!
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Sorry, i think it is clear. look up the Window preservation alliance. They can help.
@DennisMathias
Жыл бұрын
Gosh have I been there before. Great documentation! Where's your safety glasses!
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Oops
@ncooty
11 ай бұрын
I'd appreciate it if the cameraman were to have some idea of where to zoom in for details or how to hold steady.
@BrentHull
11 ай бұрын
noted.
@vincentledlow9299
10 ай бұрын
The information in the video is excellent. However, you have two “crutch” words - “right” and “okay”. You use them as fillers SO MUCH that it distracts from the substance of the presentation. Might want to consider that.
@BrentHull
10 ай бұрын
Noted!
@lynnreinholdt6606
7 ай бұрын
To be fair - he's not an actor reading a script!! The info was very helpful to me.
@scifisyko
11 ай бұрын
Holy hell, is this guy paid every time he says “okay?” or “right?” :p
@BrentHull
11 ай бұрын
noted.
@FloridaSkunkApe
Жыл бұрын
What material did you iuse to bead the glass in place? Before the glazing?
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Silicone 1. We especially like Sashco silicone caulks.
@designscion
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I’m working on a little 1923 bungalow with all the original double hung windows. Of course everything including the hardware has been painted over multiple times. I’ve had some good success, using an infrared paint remover. After the paint has been removed from the sash channels, what do you recommend using to protect the unpainted channels from the elements? We live in Southern California about a mile from the ocean so obviously no harsh winters, but the sun beats down pretty hard on one side of the house, and occasional sea breezes.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
I would use wax. Good luck. You could also oil this area then wax, depending on how dried out it is.
@designscion
Жыл бұрын
@@BrentHull Thank you!
@alanj9849
2 жыл бұрын
What a great video. I own and live in an 1895 house and was just about to replace the windows when my window research taught me how much better 100-year-old windows are than even the best 'modern' window you can buy now. I'm going to start working to restore the windows in my house and your video will be invaluable in that process. Thanks so much for taking the time to produce it. Edit: By they way, I found a local business (here in Colorado) that makes custom exterior storm windows that match the house and existing windows perfectly, so the old windows are now probably just about as energy efficient as new double pane windows, and they look great from the outside. Those storms were probably about the same price as (maybe a little less than) buying brand new windows. Now I'm going to restore the sashes myself and your video is exactly what I needed to get started. Thanks again.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Thanks for sharing. I'm glad it helped.
@marystamp1612
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1900 with 20 original windows and 10 newer additions, the quote for new replacement windows was $26k, I happen to like my big original windows and I suspect repairing them all will cost quite a bit less than installing new and be prettier too :) Although, the things previous owners have done in the name of repairs and remodelling... It will be an adventure
@lilybowen1846
Жыл бұрын
What company? I'm in Colorado looking for something exactly like this!
@Sigridovski
Жыл бұрын
How much does it cost to buy an old window, 1 m 30 cm times 53 cm, with a handblown glass from before 1920? I have found 30 of them and they throw them out. New windows are so ugly. I would like to do something for this healthy glass that let in the good rays for the eyes. How much is one worth. They are very nice, and look like new.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Good question. If you tried to get hand-blown cylander glass it can run over $20/sqft. So, there is value there.
@Sigridovski
Жыл бұрын
@@BrentHull Oh! Somebody sold old windows for 200 kr each, that's 33$. This sounds as though it is worth 100$. If a window company changed windows and had 30 of them standing in the street and said you could take them, what would you do? The old frames are all broken though, only windows left, big pieces of glass, no wooden pins inbetween.
@nancyfigueroa653
Жыл бұрын
The proper term is window preservation if you are referring to historic windows work.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Thx
@scjanes
Жыл бұрын
Inspiring challenge! What would you recommend doing if the previous owner replaced some but not all of the old windows with cheap new windows that don’t match? The most egregious miss match is on a bay window on the front of my house in Galveston.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
I do still recommend it. If it were mine, it would be to ultimately bring them all back to historic some day.
@scjanes
Жыл бұрын
@@BrentHull Thanks Brent! I found out Galveston's Historical Foundation has an Architectural Salvage Warehouse where I might be able to return them to historical. Fingers crossed they have what I need.
@SillyPutty3700
15 күн бұрын
Is there a reason you use cotton cord instead of synthetic cord?
@BrentHull
15 күн бұрын
It doesn't stretch and has the best historic precedent.
@kennydargert8724
Жыл бұрын
where can i get the groove weather stripping? im remodeling a house built in 1900 and restoring the lower level windows like this but im putting dual pane glass in them to make them more efficient and have to make new jams as well as they were rotting ,but i need a good weather stripping. Thank you in advance
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Dorbin and Pembko sell that weatherstripping. Although I'd encourage you to watch my video on insulated glass. You would do better with a storm window, interior or exterior. Good luck.
@kennydargert8724
Жыл бұрын
@@BrentHull Thank you for your reply! Im not a fan of storm windows even though they would do better than the single pane alone, I just think they are ugly and i wouldnt want them in my house so i wont put them in this one. I saw that you recommend the brass weather stripping so thats what i will use with the J channel to secure it. I already ripped off the seat where teh glass is glazed to the window and have ordered the glass. I know i will have to reweight them but that is no problem. Again thanks for the reply and i like your videos, this is my first old house but wont be the last. Tearing down walls making a master suite up stairs and adding a master bath to it etc. lots of work! but very fun.
@dsmevo2003
2 ай бұрын
Great video. What kind of paint do you recommend and car wax do you like to use? Thanks
@BrentHull
2 ай бұрын
I use a paste wax that i find at auto supply stores. We use high gloss paint when possible.
@dsmevo2003
2 ай бұрын
@@BrentHull in latex paint?
@jeslynn5961
Жыл бұрын
How long should one wait to paint? How do you paint a window without painting it shut?
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Good question. We would paint right away. The trick is painting and moving the window every few hours on the first day. The paint gets sticky and can be sticky for a day or so, depending on the weather. It is really the first 6 hours or so that are important. We paint the windows and then a few hours later, move it an inch or so and then close it for the night. Open the next morning and you should be good to go.
@DavidRodriguez-cj6mf
3 жыл бұрын
Dap 33? I would use Sarco on those windows.
@BrentHull
3 жыл бұрын
We've used both and believe each has benefits. We flip back and forth. Thanks for your input. Noted.
@robertfrost4086
Жыл бұрын
Ok .. Right OK ... I think you are incredible ...OK ..right and I have watched maybe 10 of your videos ... right ... OK in a row... think you are so talented and a great source of information .. right OK... So.... right ... OK please please please please please please ... right ...OK? right OK? RIGHT OK ... said with love and respect I can 't deal with hearing you say 'right OK' anymore :( sorry for the harsh comment ... I hope you take it better than I would ... you should have such a wider audience ... you have some amazing knowledge and advice... Just slow down... I think it's an American thing (sorry to be rude) slow down... a culture of fast big isn't how you restore or repair - or even build from new.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, working on it.
@JerryCalvert-x9u
6 ай бұрын
Wow. Never realized how much time, effort and detail were involved in these historic windows. It's breathtaking and beautiful. Your knowledge and hands on expertise is teaching me an enormous amount. I wish you could see what I've got going on out here in Colorado. I'm in the San Luis Valley and as I mentioned before, about to begin construction on a new "old" house and to learn how to build this way I've been privy to several actual historic structures of the turn of the century or older variety, some of which are partially or even fully stripped down to only their entire frames just sitting there complete. I've taken tons of pictures and walked around these structures studying every single detail to see exactly how they were built so that I could copy it detail for detail to a tee as if an exact replica. I cannot get enough of history and am obsessed by these older things. I have always been that way even since a child. It's like a dream and a blessing from God to be able to preserve and build in this way. You're like an encyclopedia when it comes to these matters. I'm the same way when it comes to classic cars. I restored classics for many, many years and your level of knowledge is extremely impressive to me. I'm very grateful to you for sharing what you know so willingly. Very thankful to you! I'm just binge watching you a lot now. I'm learning so much. I remember back in the 1990s I lived in Fort Worth for a spell and the big talk about were the Bass Brothers who restored many of the older buildings down town and I used to hang out there a lot too. I'm sure you know all about it. Many times I have a very strong admiration for older things, but haven't a clue of the different parts and pieces or their names or details or full functions and you teach me so much in that regard. You're a true, real live expert. Anyway. You have one of the best jobs of all time! God is good. Peace.
@BrentHull
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Good luck with the work ahead. It should be fun and fulfilling.
@signsoflove6605
10 ай бұрын
Where does one get cotton braided sash rope?
@BrentHull
10 ай бұрын
Ace hardware. Typically.
@georgemckinney2810
3 ай бұрын
Found this video at just the right time. About to jump into restoring my grandparents house built in 1932. The windows really had me worried. Thanks for the great info!
@BrentHull
3 ай бұрын
Nice. So glad to hear it.
@annajones1396
10 ай бұрын
I can't wait to try this! I have these historic windows. My biggest fear is breaking the glass. It's wavy glass. Great tutorial, though. Thank you! I am in Hillsboro, Tx:-)
@BrentHull
10 ай бұрын
You can do it! Thanks.
@humrod1852
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my! I've subscribed 'cause this knowledge is awesome! If you were in town I'd wanna work for you. HOWEVER, the camera work...show the work please! How much do we need to see of the guy's face...this is about the work and the work piece and of course the knowledge in this man's head. The camera angles were just frustrating...almost as if someone was standing in the way when one is trying to watch tv, or at the movies. Grr!
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! I'll work on the camera angles. Thanks!
@cdm9011
Жыл бұрын
This video was what got me on the journey of restoring my windows. I have been taking them all out, stripping back to bare wood cleaning the glass and putting everything back together. They are coming out great and it really has changed the look of our house. So thanks for the inspiration! The question I have for you is about the silicon caulking instead of back-bedding. I noticed with the wavy glass it sometimes isn’t perfectly flat and doesn’t sit evenly in the rabbit. On your professional projects how do you address that to prevent gaps in places. It seems that is where the back bed would come in handy to fill all that in. Also does that silicon ever fail before the glazing etc?
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Well, the problem with back bedding is that the glazing putty can get hard over time, while the Sashco silicon stays pliable longer. I'm glad the video is helping. Keep up the good work.
@dadduorp
3 жыл бұрын
I’m currently restoring a 114-year old Arts & Crafts home in the middle of a Pacific Northwest forest. The nearest craftspersons are at the minimum, about 3 hours away. The locals barely know how to swing a hammer let alone versed in historic preservation/restoration. The home is mostly shingle and NOTHING is painted. The windows hang crooked and allow drafts and bugs to enter. This is probably the 20th “historic window restoration “ video I’ve seen and NONE have addressed how to fix this problem. I’m assuming shaving them or putting shims in the hinges to correct the hang, but I want to be sure before I begin.
@BrentHull
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reaching out, send pics to info@brenthull.com. I'll try to give you some feedback. Sounds like you have casement windows not double hung. Happy to help.
@klmbuilders5385
Жыл бұрын
Nice informative video. The process is explained very well. Word to your video editor: The musical outbursts at higher volumes is not necessary. I found myself constantly fumbling with my volume control!
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@Xxmeca421xX
10 ай бұрын
Recently I found hidden in my garage the glass window frames for my old wooden storm doors. I took out the screens for the winter and realized they were all bright copper colored. I bet it looked amazing. But now I just just need to repair the wooden storm windows that hang on two hinges outside.
@BrentHull
10 ай бұрын
Go for it!! So exciting.
@tipr8739
2 жыл бұрын
My 1920s brick house had vinyl windows installed somewhere in the 80s. Do you have any manufacturers or anything whom you would recommend for period correct or resto-mod wood windows?
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know if this is a set up or not. Most wood windows will work but we also make a 100 year window which matches the historic details and style. It is also built to last 100 years like the originals. Great wood is the key. Our window is more expensive but lasts 4-5 times longer. Thx
@gary24752
Жыл бұрын
The easiest way to remove the old caulking is with a hair dryer set on medium heat. Keep moving the hair dryer and warm up the caulking to the point where is pops out easily. You can use a duck bill sheet metal pliers to remove the parting stop.The wood the glass sits in should be coated with boiled linseed oil prior to applying the setting glazing. Use a good linseed oil glazing putty. Use only oil based paint on windows.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@bluedfly7137
Жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Thank you so much for showing the entire process of restoring a historic wood window in a 1920’s bungalow. Greetings from The Heights, Houston.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Cheers.
@prezaricardo1749
3 ай бұрын
I just bought a 1900's old house and with the original windows and seem to me after I been watching this video I will be able to restore them.. Thanks
@BrentHull
3 ай бұрын
You can do it! Thx
@benhamm2657
Жыл бұрын
i live in a 1920s house i was raised in (now own) you inspired me to fix my up my 2nd floor windows like originally. my father had the bottom ones already remolded to new, i was going to replace the 2nd floor the way my dad did. thank you for this, truly your content so far has changed my prospective on how im going get my home efficient and preserve the history of the old farm house. coming from a new 25 year old homeowner.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome! So glad to hear it.
@elenasinclair3005
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou so much. This is a fabulous video. I’ve rescued an old sash window from the skip and I want to upcycle it and put it in my bathroom. Your video has been amazing, I now feel more confident to have a go to replace the pane of glass and make it beautiful again . Much love from England 🤩 I also invest in Dako Windows manufacturer.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@pd1jdw630
2 жыл бұрын
LoL. I’m actually in Europe and in the planning stages of building a garage. And I’m actually considering to build one of these double hung windows from scratch for the garage.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Go for it! Sounds fun.
@arlenemiracola3465
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video Brent! As we know, the devil is in the details and I am wondering what you used to clean the DAP 33 from the glass and does it matter if you wait until it sets up first? I have been working on our 1926 cottage style house in Florida with 11 6 over 1 windows and the windows are first on the list. Thanks again for a really helpful video!
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
You bet! I'm glad it helped. Once you have finished the putty glazing, we just use Windex to clean the glass and you don't have to wait until the putty dries. Thanks.
@joelquisenberry2825
Жыл бұрын
What is the name of the grooved weather stripping that you prefer to use? I have looked around and can only find the spring bronze style. Thanks for the video and I just watched your 2:30 hour class video as well, also excellent.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
It is a grooved or interlocking weather stripping. Here's a link. accuratemachinemade.com/collections/windows
@bonniehyden962
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Brent. I'm a new subscriber and you get first prize for the quality, simplicity of understanding and amount of information in your videos! I'm in Deep East Texas and about 3 months ago my mom gave me my Dad's 29 acre Camp with an old shotgun house on it. As near as we can tell, the house was built around the lumber mill in a town about 15 miles away...maybe close to 100 years ago. At some point the house was moved to this property and a sleeping porch was added to the East side. Hard wood floors. Wood framed windows. In restoring the cabinets I found the marks in the drawers to tell me they were cut using a handsaw. Oh, the stories I've deduced from this house! 🤗 I'm pretty sure this house was a family residence at first, but it eventually was just used as a hunting camp by the time my dad bought it in '81. Dad used it as his weekend getaway for time with God and nature. Someone (before Dad) painted EVERYTHING yellow. Walls, cabinets, windows, door frames... everything is yellow. ...even the heavy wicker loveseat. 🤦♀️ Now, I've refinished the cabinets, having stripped 4 layers of paint. I stained them antique maple with wrought iron hinges and white, ceramic knobs. My next project, before cold weather sets in, is the windows. My now retired husband remembers helping his dad work on wood windows but I'm clueless. After watching this video I feel confident I can tackle this job! My goal is to complete 1 window per day. I'll have 18 windows in a shotgun house that's approximately 430 sq. ft. : there are 9 large windows on the sleeping porch. All windows have the old wavy glass. Some are 4/4 pane; some are 4/1. Window over sink is 2/2. Your previous video on why to keep historic, wood windows comforted me on energy efficiency. Thank you! I plan on getting started this week. p.s.: my windows will NOT be yellow when I finish! 🙄 I'm going to keep it simple with white. 😁 If you're still interested in window projects I'll try to briefly track my progress and share with you.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I'm glad it has helped and encouraged you. Would love to see progress. Best of luck!!
@nikinthemidwest1915
2 жыл бұрын
Omg this is so helpful as I attempt to dIY my way through repainting and restoring my 1927 craftsman bungalow to its glory!! Thank you so much!
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@cdm9011
Жыл бұрын
I have switched to sarco type m over the course of restoring my windows. I can leave the sash out for 1-2 days while it skins and then paint before reinstalling. It has been a huge help to not have to try and paint the windows in place or remove everything again.
@BrentHull
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Sarco is great for that. My only concern was availability for most homeowners. Thanks.
@shiptime
7 ай бұрын
Great video. Will use some of your wisdom to restore windows on my 1915 elementary school. I’ll share pics as I go.
@BrentHull
7 ай бұрын
Great. Can't wait.
@tonybarkdull1199
2 жыл бұрын
I have 11 old LARGE windows in my old home. I will use these skills to get them working AND better insulating from temps outside
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Keep us posted.
@landofthepines7568
3 ай бұрын
Love your passion for wood windows! Definitely going to save and refer to your glazing tutorial for my house!
@BrentHull
3 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@angusbaird2475
2 жыл бұрын
@brenthull or any one else ! Brent, you refer to doing multiple windows and say there is a process called 'dip and strip', what does that refer to and could you point me in the direction of how to find out more? thank you.
@BrentHull
2 жыл бұрын
There are companies that have dipping tanks where windows are dipped in a liquid that loosens the paint so that they can be stripped easily. It is a quick and faster way to clean windows. We do it sometimes, but not always. If your not careful the strippers can harm the wood so it isn't a perfect method. FYI. One of many ways to skin a cat.
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