Posts Tagged ‘carpentry’
Who To Look For In A Craftsman For Sash Window Replacement
Friday, May 7th, 2010
A joiner can assist with your sash window replacement project. A joiner is a master craftsman trained in the old world methods of joining wood and often specializes in building furniture and making custom cabinetry. This art form is sometimes referred to as architectural timbering and it utilizes a variety of styles of joining wood in an ancient art form that fortunately is not lost.
The Historical Evidence Concerning Sash Windows
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
When tracing the history of sash windows one is also tracing the history of our civilization. This window, also called a hung sash window, had sashes, another name for one or more movable panels. Pulleys, springs and balances to move the panels and allow ventilation operated these panels.
Wooden Window Repairs And Making The Task An Easy One
Friday, April 16th, 2010
If the elements have gotten the best of your wooden windows, they will now need restoring. This task is somewhat tedious, but not very difficult.