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Preservation Louisville will host a hands on workshop on Saturday, September 12, 2015 for people interested in learning and practicing the skills needed to repair historic wood windows. The workshop runs from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Brennan House Historic Home, 631 S. 5th St.
River City Window Works, located in Louisville, KY, provides complete window restoration, repair, and fabrication services for commercial and residential clients. Vintage wood windows provide character, authentic period detail, and beauty to a building or home. Repairing original windows preserves that historic integrity, and is "green" for the environment as well.
In the workshop, historic window exper ts will demonstrate the skills needed to repair historic wood windows, and guide participants in practicing those skills. Participants will learn:
- How to use the basic tools to restore, repair, and maintain historic wood windows.
- How to repair sashes with epoxy, repair the rope and weight system, and replace and glaze panes.
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