| Foreword | p. viii |
| Preface | p. ix |
| Acknowledgments | p. x |
| Introduction | p. xi |
| Double-Hung Windows | |
| The Basics | p. 1 |
| The Details | p. 1 |
| Typical Problems | p. 4 |
| Weather Stripping | p. 4 |
| Pulleys | p. 7 |
| Sash Pins | p. 9 |
| Problems and Problem Solving | p. 11 |
| Opening the Window | p. 11 |
| Removing the Stops | p. 18 |
| Windows Nailed Shut | p. 21 |
| Reinstalling the Stops | p. 22 |
| Replacing the Ropes | p. 23 |
| Lower Sash Rope Replacement and Pocket Covers | p. 24 |
| Installing the New Rope | p. 29 |
| Removing Both Sashes and Replacing the Parting Beads | p. 34 |
| Sash Controls | p. 39 |
| Parting Bead Dimensions | p. 42 |
| No Pocket Covers | p. 43 |
| Exterior Casings and Brick Molding | p. 45 |
| Drilling Access Holes | p. 46 |
| Duplex Pulleys | p. 50 |
| Removing Interlocking Weather Stripping | p. 52 |
| Weather Stripping Reinstallation | p. 56 |
| Alternatives to Pulleys, Weights, and Ropes | p. 59 |
| Casement Windows, Awning Windows, Hopper Vent Windows | |
| The Details | p. 61 |
| Getting Them Open | p. 62 |
| Removing the Hinges | p. 63 |
| Weather Stripping | p. 65 |
| Awning Windows/Hopper Vent Windows | p. 66 |
| Fixed Windows | |
| The Details | p. 67 |
| Fixed Single Sash | p. 68 |
| Double-Hung Fixed Windows | p. 70 |
| Repairs, Refinishing, Repainting, Weather Stripping, Redemption | |
| A Short Introduction | p. 71 |
| Safety Considerations | p. 72 |
| Respirators and Masks | p. 73 |
| Safety Glasses | p. 75 |
| Gloves | p. 76 |
| Ear Protectors | p. 77 |
| Disposable Tyvek Suits | p. 78 |
| Repair Problems | p. 78 |
| Paint Buildup | p. 79 |
| Removing Old Paint | p. 79 |
| Heat Removal | p. 80 |
| Chemical Removal | p. 81 |
| Solvent-Based | p. 81 |
| Other Solvents | p. 83 |
| Water Rinse-able "Safe" Strippers | p. 83 |
| Sodium Hydroxide Paste (Lye) | p. 84 |
| Environmentally Friendly/Natural | p. 85 |
| Tank Dipping | p. 85 |
| Scraping | p. 86 |
| Sanding | p. 86 |
| Steam Cabinets | p. 89 |
| Disposing of Debris | p. 90 |
| Broken Glass and Loose Glazing | p. 90 |
| Replacing the Glass Yourself | p. 92 |
| Hackout Tools, Chisels, and Stiff Putty Knives | p. 92 |
| Heat Gun and Propane Torch | p. 92 |
| Grinding Wheel | p. 93 |
| Prazi Putty Chaser | p. 93 |
| Next Steps... Removing the Glass | p. 93 |
| Measuring for New Glass | p. 93 |
| Buying the Glass | p. 95 |
| Installing the Glass | p. 95 |
| Limits of Glazing Compound | p. 100 |
| On-Site Glaziers | p. 101 |
| Taking the Sash to a Glazier or Hardware Store | p. 101 |
| Hacking Out the Old Putty Yourself and Having Others Install the Glass | p. 101 |
| Missing or Loose Glazing | p. 101 |
| Structural Repairs | p. 102 |
| Loose Corners | p. 102 |
| Corner Irons | p. 103 |
| Nails and Deck Screws | p. 105 |
| Rotted or Deteriorated Wood | p. 107 |
| Fillers | p. 107 |
| Automotive Body Filler | p. 108 |
| Epoxy | p. 109 |
| Rot and Weathered Wood Repairs | p. 110 |
| Muntins | p. 113 |
| Chipped Muntins | p. 113 |
| Broken Muntins | p. 114 |
| Sill Repairs | p. 118 |
| Partial Sill Replacement | p. 120 |
| Sill Replacement | p. 124 |
| Missing or Broken Hardware | p. 125 |
| Cleaning Window Hardware | p. 125 |
| Replacing Hardware | p. 128 |
| Fixed Pulleys | p. 128 |
| Problems with the Weights | p. 130 |
| Casement Hinges | p. 130 |
| Sloppy or Tight Fit | p. 132 |
| Double-Hung Windows | p. 132 |
| Casement Windows | p. 134 |
| If Your Casement Is Weather Stripped | p. 136 |
| Fixed Window Problems | p. 137 |
| Turning Fixed Windows Into Operable Windows | p. 138 |
| Double-Hung Fixed | p. 138 |
| Outswinging Casement/Butt Hinges | p. 138 |
| Installing Friction Hinges | p. 142 |
| Weather Stripping | p. 143 |
| Spring Bronze | p. 144 |
| Installing Spring Bronze | p. 144 |
| Spring Bronze and Casement Windows | p. 149 |
| Interlocking Weather Stripping | p. 149 |
| Vinyl | p. 149 |
| Foam | p. 151 |
| Other Materials | p. 152 |
| Repainting and Refinishing | p. 152 |
| Paint | p. 153 |
| Oil-Based Paint | p. 153 |
| Latex Paint | p. 153 |
| Cleaning Paintbrushes | p. 156 |
| Stains, Varnishes, Oils, Shellac, and Lacquer | p. 158 |
| Stains | p. 158 |
| Varnish | p. 160 |
| Oils | p. 163 |
| Shellac | p. 164 |
| Lacquer | p. 165 |
| Moldings | |
| Woodwork: Moldings and Casings | p. 167 |
| Refinishing and Removal | p. 170 |
| Stripping and Finishing | p. 172 |
| Painting, Finishing, and Graining | p. 174 |
| Graining | p. 175 |
| Stupid Windows, Leaded Glass | |
| Stupid Windows | p. 177 |
| Pivoting Windows | p. 177 |
| Leaded Glass Windows | p. 178 |
| Nontraditional Repairs for Leaded Glass | p. 179 |
| Screens and Storm Windows | |
| Screens | p. 181 |
| Retractable Screens | p. 181 |
| Adjustable Screens | p. 181 |
| Fixed Wood Screens | p. 182 |
| Full-Screen Replacement | p. 183 |
| Building Wood-Framed Screens | p. 187 |
| Screen and Storm Window Hardware | p. 188 |
| Wood Storm Windows | p. 189 |
| Styles | p. 189 |
| Making Your Own | p. 190 |
| Plastic vs. Glass | p. 192 |
| Aluminum Screens and Storm Windows | p. 192 |
| Security | |
| Pin Locks | p. 194 |
| Ventilation Locks | p. 195 |
| Security Film | p. 196 |
| Window Grates | p. 196 |
| Glass Cleaning | |
| General Dirt and Grime | p. 198 |
| Other Tips | p. 199 |
| Paint Drips and Overspray | p. 200 |
| Removing Decals and Stickers | p. 200 |
| Stained and Leaded Glass | p. 200 |
| Polishing Your Windows | p. 201 |
| Glass Cleaner | p. 201 |
| Shutters and Awnings | |
| Awnings | p. 203 |
| Repairs and Maintenance | p. 204 |
| Shutters | p. 205 |
| Repairs and Maintenance | p. 205 |
| Tools and Materials Appendix | p. 207 |
| Tools | p. 207 |
| Tool Uses | p. 207 |
| Material Uses | p. 210 |
| Resources | p. 215 |
| Tools and Materials | p. 215 |
| Miscellaneous | p. 218 |
| What the World Has to Say About Working Windows | p. 218 |
| Index | p. 221 |
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