Full Restoration
A full restoration strips the frame down to bare metal, repairs what's damaged, sets new glass, glazes it inside and out, and finishes with two coats of paint — your original steel frame, brought back to like-new condition.
Original frame, restored start to finish
The scope of work
- Full on-site assessment and detailed project estimate
- Strip the steel frame down to bare metal
- Steel repair and welding of rusted or damaged sections
- Complete hardware restoration or fabrication
- Reglazing, inside and out
- New glass upgrade for cracked, broken or failing panes
- Two coats of rust-inhibitive primer and finish paint
Why this matters
- One coordinated project instead of piecing together separate repairs
- Restores a window or door to its original condition, function and appearance
- Typically far less expensive than removing original steel windows and replacing with new construction
- Preserves the historic character and value of the property
- A single warranty and point of contact for the entire project
Signs you might need this
Multiple issues at once
When a window needs more than one type of repair, a full restoration is usually more efficient than tackling each issue separately.
A window someone told you to just replace
Steel casement windows built before the 1950s are almost always worth restoring rather than replacing.
A whole bank of windows showing their age
Larger projects benefit from one coordinated restoration rather than piecemeal repairs.
The process
Assess
Full inspection of every window or door in the project, with a detailed written estimate.
Remove & Protect
Lead-safe removal where needed, with the surrounding property protected throughout.
Repair
Steel welding, hardware restoration, and reglazing — the full scope of work.
Finish
Prime, paint, reinstall and test every unit before calling the project complete.
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