We were given a great opportunity to work on 12 windows in a grand old apartment building in Cambridge, MA.

It was a great chance for us to bring together our “sash” and “solder” skills in one project. First, we completed the mechanical restoration to tighten up the windows and change out the sash cord to chain. We then removed the sashes to complete the full restoration back in our shop.

The glass and leaded-glass panels were carefully removed. All sashes were stripped of paint using an infrared heat gun. All the wood was sanded and primed with an oil-based primer.

The leaded glass panels were thoroughly cleaned. The old perimeter lead was replaced and all broken solder joints were resoldered. The panels were then puttied on the interior and exterior. The original brass hardware was also restored. Finally, we glazed the panels and the original antique glass into the sashes and applied two coats of paint to all of the woodwork.

We were really happy with the results, as were the clients!