Replacing 100 yr old windows

Minden · 07-09-2006, 08:45 AM

Our house was built in 1906. We are replacing our windows with Pella windows to cut our heating/air bill. Any suggestions on what to do with the old windows? Glass and wooden frames are intact. I have eleven windows.

**AtlanticWBConst.** · 07-09-2006, 06:26 PM

Do a web search and phone book search for any salvage companies around your area.
These salvage retailers love those old windows that are in good shape for resale value.
There are many home owners and contractors who are remodeling older homes and want to keep the 'original look'. They rely on these salvage retailers... so they can purchase older doors, windows, wood trim, brick, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, etc....to complete their projects.

Another option is to take a pic. and post on Craig's List..

-2 cents

slickshift · 07-09-2006, 10:00 PM

It will cut down on the drafts like you can't imagine

...I'm not sure of your region in that era, but if they have the lead (or other metal) counter-weights don't just cut them and let them drop
Try and salvage them with the windows

skits · 07-11-2006, 12:58 PM

I just had the upstairs windows replaced. It's unreal how quiet it is now. And what a breeze to open them! And I can actually clean them now! I wish we'd done it sooner. I can't wait to see my heat bill go down (or, eh, I mean, not get any higher).

07-09-2006, 08:45 AM	#1
Minden Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Replacing 100 yr old windows Our house was built in 1906. We are replacing our windows with Pella windows to cut our heating/air bill. Any suggestions on what to do with the old windows? Glass and wooden frames are intact. I have eleven windows.

07-09-2006, 06:26 PM	#2
AtlanticWBConst. Lic. Builder/GC/Remodeler Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 7,554	Replacing 100 yr old windows Do a web search and phone book search for any salvage companies around your area. These salvage retailers love those old windows that are in good shape for resale value. There are many home owners and contractors who are remodeling older homes and want to keep the 'original look'. They rely on these salvage retailers... so they can purchase older doors, windows, wood trim, brick, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, etc....to complete their projects. Another option is to take a pic. and post on Craig's List.. -2 cents __________________ - Build Well -

07-09-2006, 10:00 PM	#3
slickshift Tired, Cold, and Damp Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 3,089	Replacing 100 yr old windows It will cut down on the drafts like you can't imagine ...I'm not sure of your region in that era, but if they have the lead (or other metal) counter-weights don't just cut them and let them drop Try and salvage them with the windows

07-11-2006, 12:58 PM	#4
skits Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 38	Replacing 100 yr old windows I just had the upstairs windows replaced. It's unreal how quiet it is now. And what a breeze to open them! And I can actually clean them now! I wish we'd done it sooner. I can't wait to see my heat bill go down (or, eh, I mean, not get any higher).

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