Rod's House Windows Info Links

Last updated December 11, 2011
The latest addition to this list appears at the top of this list

Considering or dealing with restoring or replacing the windows in your home?
Here's a collection of various web page locations that I've found helpful
for people involved in this. The material comes from manufacturers, DIY home
owners (such as myself), window renovation services and energy agencies. If
you find additional helpful links, please let me know so I can include them
here.

Should Historic Preservation Trump Energy Performance?
From the GreenBuildingAdvisor blog, this time talking about
replacing old windows with current technology.

The Truth about Windows - Historic Wood Windows & Storm Windows vs Replacement Windows
(part of "The Old House Guy" web site titled "Caution Old Home Owners -
Read this site before you do anything to your old house!")

THE EFFECTS OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY TREATMENTS ON HISTORIC WINDOWS
(69 page pdf document, published 1/24/2011)

National Trust For Historic Preservation web site

Old windows are in danger of extinction, says Preservation New Jersey's 2010 report!

Old House Web - current forum thread about window restoration steps

Windows - Understanding Energy Efficient Performance

Creating Windows of Energy-Saving Opportunity

Tips for Sealing Air Leaks

Guide to Window Specifications

Understanding Vinyl Replacement Windows

Performance Issues with Muntin Bars in Sealed Insulating Glass Units

Energy Efficiency Ratings

Window Specification Info

Window types and their characteristics

Window Frames Info

A Brief History of Windows

Shattering the Myths of Replacement Windows

The Truth about Windows and Storm Windows

10 Things I Hate About Your Renovation

Windows: Understanding Energy Efficient Performance

A LAST LOOK AT HISTORIC WOOD WINDOWS

Top Ten Reasons to Restore or Repair Wood Windows

John Leeke's Historic HomeWorks
Author of Save America's Windows, a major resource on my book shelf.

WINDOW REPAIR & RETROFIT: STUDIES & RESEARCH
Links posted at the California State Parks, Office of Historic Preservation
web site. Many very good subject resource links.

What Replacement Windows Can Not Replace
The Real Cost of Removing Historic Windows

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