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
Guide to Window Specifications
Understanding Vinyl Replacement Windows
Performance Issues with Muntin Bars in Sealed Insulating Glass Units
Window types and their characteristics
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