Window Restoration (Part #3)

I am finally finished the sash work on the two windows in my spare bedroom. I added weatherstripping and re-attached the sash chords and weights.

Sash Chord

I used zinc weatherstripping at the meeting rail, head, and sill. This type of weatherstripping is extremely durable and should last for many years, unlike that cheap stick-on squishy stuff that might last 2 years. I used v-shaped spring bronze (attached to the sashes) to stop airflow from entering around the sashes. This type of weatherstripping travels with the sash, so the weight pockets are still accessible. This also gives the window a more historic look since no weatherstripping is seen as the window sashes travel up and down.

Meeting Rail Weatherstripping

Bottom Sash Weatherstripping

The Completed Windows

Interior

Working Sashes

Exterior

Next up... finish the mill work around the windows and doors.

Window Restoration (Part #2)

The exterior side of the windows...

I let the putty (glaze) dry for a solid two weeks. Priming/Painting the exterior is a much slower process and requires more patience. I typically use Benjamin Moore Penetrating Primer Alkyd, but this can cause the putty to wrinkle. Instead, for the glaze, I opted to use Benjamin Moore Fast Dry Alkyd with no Penetrol, and didn't experience any sort of wrinkling or warping of the putty. I used the penetrating primer with Penetrol for all other wood surfaces. Once this is dry, I'll apply two top coats of BM Atrium White.

Bottom Sash Glaze Dry

Top Sash Primed #1

Top Sash Primed #2