[Greenbuilding] Windows

[Reuben Deumling]

I forgot. If you use cedar you don't even need paint. Lots of ways to make
this work, but my guess would be that well made wood windows which they
owner keeps an eye on will outlast vinyl and much of the rest of the
competition, not to mention keep the money local, be beautiful, and avoid
poisoning the poor slobs who get to work in the vinyl factories.

On Mon, May 9, 2016 at 1:51 PM, Reuben Deumling <9watts at gmail.com> wrote:

> Paint.
>
> You can't ignore them for a decade or more (without storm windows) and
> expect those on the weather side to remain happy and whole indefinitely,
> But the windows in my house are 122 years old, and even with neglect are
> OK. One or two of the sashes would have appreciated getting some more
> attention than they did, but the rest are excellent.
>
> On Mon, May 9, 2016 at 12:49 PM, Michael O'Brien <obrien at hevanet.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi, Reuben--
>>
>> Many things to like about wood windows, but what about weather exposure?
>> Don't they need some cladding or coating to withstand UV and water?
>>
>> Best, Mike
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On May 9, 2016, at 12:16 PM, Reuben Deumling <9watts at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Windows have become for me a central, fraught issue when it comes to
>> buildings. I've met several wood window makers who have a local (and by
>> default historical/restoration) focus and who prefer single pane. It took
>> me a number of years and lots of experimenting to come around to their
>> preference for single pane/antipathy to double pane. To date I have sourced
>> my storm windows from the same window makers.
>>
>> We are engulfed by a tidal wave of window *upgrades *where (typically)
>> original double hung single pane wood windows are yanked out and tossed
>> into the dumpster, replaced by vinyl crap. Energy authorities love this,
>> and most people who do this assume they are doing the right thing, in large
>> part because almost no one objects, disagrees, or points to viable
>> alternatives.
>>
>> Aesthetically, philosophically, environmentally, even economically, a set
>> of handmade wood windows are hard to beat.
>>
>> On Mon, May 9, 2016 at 9:14 AM, Sacie Lambertson <
>> sacie.lambertson at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Me too.  I'm interested in finding some very good triple glazed
>>> windows.  Would appreciate Reuben's info as well.  Where do your storms
>>> come from Reuben?  Interesting what you suggest about thermopanes.  Wonder
>>> if there is some consensus on this?
>>>
>>> Stephen T. from Thermotech used to post regularly on this forum.
>>>
>>> I checked out 'best' windows and found, while T. are considered very
>>> good windows, their service is not good, or wasn't for the number of people
>>> who posted such.  They are definitely still around.
>>>
>>> John Straube mentioned a C. manufacturer out of his West but in
>>> contacting them they didn't look like a good fit for our Mid West (Kansas).
>>>
>>> I'm also looking for someone who can rebuild good old old windows.
>>> Close to Kansas City.
>>>
>>> Sacie
>>>
>>> On Mon, May 9, 2016 at 10:15 AM, Lynelle Hamilton <
>>> lynelle at lahamilton.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Folks,
>>>>
>>>> Am looking for windows for the new part of the house. I'd used
>>>> Thermotech (Ottawa) last time, but don't know if they are still around. The
>>>> house faces NW, onto a lake, so efficiency is important. As always, I want
>>>> the best for the best price.  What have folks used and like?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks in advance!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Lynelle Hamilton
>>>>
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