Reprints of five window chapters from 19th and early 20th century trades manuals. Fifteen specific step-by-step treatments to repair weathered sills and deteriorating sash. Learn how to avoid falling under the spell of the window replacement salesman. Save America's Windows, 140 pagesCovers traditional methods and the latest in modern high-tech materials and techniques. Restoration Report by JohnLeeke, nationally known preservation consultant. Check out the streamingvideo sash deglazing demonstration using the steamer with cabinet.ĭIYhomeowners will find this unitaffordable and easy to use. Ifyou have a number of windowsto strip, check out my easy tobuild steamcabinet, It requires only a couple of hours to build and willsave many hours struggling to remove paint and putty from your oldwindows. ![]() Check out thediscussion Forum at the Historic Homeworks web site for moreinformation on steam paintstripping." "Note: More effective paintremoval can be obtainedwith a head modified for steam paint stripping. " It'sthe greatest thing since sliced bread! "įormore details linkover to the Historic Homeworks Forumįor John's discussionon the topic. Watch the "SteamPaint Removal" video at Historic HomeWorks."ĪLso check out the article in the May-June 2006 OldHouse Journal To use for removing paint buildup on jams, sills and trim. Steamer to the right comes readyuse to remove old putty and glass from sash. Restorationand Preservation professionals and homeowners willappreciate a portable steam solution. Heats up within 15 minutes to preheat temperature and produces steam within 2 minutes once at the preheat temperature. It contains a sight gauge on the side of the steamer to view water level at a glance. ![]() A 1 gallon self-contained water tank with preheat and steam settings. Comes equipped with a 7 ½ foot hose and a plastic steam head and handle.
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