[Greenbuilding] replacement sash

[Reuben Deumling]

I use a local wood window maker here in the Portland, Oregon area. He does
custom restorations as well as build new (thermopane) versions of old
windows. He doesn't do installations or scrounge for period hardware, but
that suited my purposes and pocketbook just fine. I suspect you might find
someone like that in your area. The wood he uses is mostly old growth
Douglas fir, and he was open to my supplying the wood, which I ultimately
didn't succeed in making happen. I feel mixed about using old growth Fir,
but the quantities are pretty miniscule. In the last few years I've sourced
all my construction lumber (mostly old growth 2x4s and plywood) from
dumpsters. A luxury (of time) perhaps, but it works for me.

Reuben Deumling

On 8/22/07, Charles Hinckley <charleshinckley1 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I hope this is the correct manner of posting a qiestion.
>
>   I have an 1890s Victorian in upstate NY that is in serious need of new
> window sash. I'm looking for recommendations for manufacturers and materials
> for the replacements. I intend install new sash and balances only and will
> do the install myself. What are my best options in terms of cost first, but
> also longevity, greenness, efficiency and ease of retrofit? I'm sure at
> least a few of the members of this list have wandered down this path before
> me and I would like to benfit from their experience.
>
>   I would like to use something like the RBA recycled content sash,but I
> need to be able to buy units and install myself. Vinyl are not an option for
> architectural/aesthetic reasons. Wood are the most likely choice to keep the
> look the same.
>
>   Any suggestions?
>
>   Chas
>
>
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