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| Foreword | |
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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Double-Hung Windows | |
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| The Basics | |
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| The Details | |
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| Typical Problems | |
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| Weather Stripping | |
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| Pulleys | |
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| Sash Pins | |
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| Problems and Problem Solving | |
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| Opening the Window | |
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| Removing the Stops | |
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| Windows Nailed Shut | |
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| Reinstalling the Stops | |
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| Replacing the Ropes | |
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| Lower Sash Rope Replacement and Pocket Covers | |
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| Installing the New Rope | |
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| Removing Both Sashes and Replacing the Parting Beads | |
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| Sash Controls | |
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| Parting Bead Dimensions | |
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| No Pocket Covers | |
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| Exterior Casings and Brick Molding | |
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| Drilling Access Holes | |
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| Duplex Pulleys | |
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| Removing Interlocking Weather Stripping | |
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| Weather Stripping Reinstallation | |
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| Alternatives to Pulleys, Weights, and Ropes | |
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| Casement Windows, Awning Windows, Hopper Vent Windows | |
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| The Details | |
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| Getting Them Open | |
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| Removing the Hinges | |
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| Weather Stripping | |
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| Awning Windows/Hopper Vent Windows | |
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| Fixed Windows | |
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| The Details | |
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| Fixed Single Sash | |
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| Double-Hung Fixed Windows | |
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| Repairs, Refinishing, Repainting, Weather Stripping, Redemption | |
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| A Short Introduction | |
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| Safety Considerations | |
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| Respirators and Masks | |
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| Safety Glasses | |
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| Gloves | |
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| Ear Protectors | |
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| Disposable Tyvek Suits | |
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| Repair Problems | |
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| Paint Buildup | |
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| Removing Old Paint | |
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| Heat Removal | |
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| Chemical Removal | |
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| Solvent-Based | |
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| Other Solvents | |
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| Water Rinse-able "Safe" Strippers | |
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| Sodium Hydroxide Paste (Lye) | |
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| Environmentally Friendly/Natural | |
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| Tank Dipping | |
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| Scraping | |
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| Sanding | |
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| Steam Cabinets | |
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| Disposing of Debris | |
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| Broken Glass and Loose Glazing | |
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| Replacing the Glass Yourself | |
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| Hackout Tools, Chisels, and Stiff Putty Knives | |
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| Heat Gun and Propane Torch | |
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| Grinding Wheel | |
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| Prazi Putty Chaser | |
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| Next Steps... Removing the Glass | |
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| Measuring for New Glass | |
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| Buying the Glass | |
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| Installing the Glass | |
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| Limits of Glazing Compound | |
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| On-Site Glaziers | |
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| Taking the Sash to a Glazier or Hardware Store | |
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| Hacking Out the Old Putty Yourself and Having Others Install the Glass | |
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| Missing or Loose Glazing | |
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| Structural Repairs | |
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| Loose Corners | |
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| Corner Irons | |
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| Nails and Deck Screws | |
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| Rotted or Deteriorated Wood | |
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| Fillers | |
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| Automotive Body Filler | |
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| Epoxy | |
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| Rot and Weathered Wood Repairs | |
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| Muntins | |
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| Chipped Muntins | |
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| Broken Muntins | |
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| Sill Repairs | |
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| Partial Sill Replacement | |
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| Sill Replacement | |
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| Missing or Broken Hardware | |
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| Cleaning Window Hardware | |
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| Replacing Hardware | |
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| Fixed Pulleys | |
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| Problems with the Weights | |
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| Casement Hinges | |
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| Sloppy or Tight Fit | |
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| Double-Hung Windows | |
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| Casement Windows | |
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| If Your Casement Is Weather Stripped | |
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| Fixed Window Problems | |
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| Turning Fixed Windows Into Operable Windows | |
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| Double-Hung Fixed | |
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| Outswinging Casement/Butt Hinges | |
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| Installing Friction Hinges | |
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| Weather Stripping | |
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| Spring Bronze | |
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| Installing Spring Bronze | |
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| Spring Bronze and Casement Windows | |
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| Interlocking Weather Stripping | |
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| Vinyl | |
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| Foam | |
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| Other Materials | |
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| Repainting and Refinishing | |
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| Paint | |
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| Oil-Based Paint | |
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| Latex Paint | |
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| Cleaning Paintbrushes | |
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| Stains, Varnishes, Oils, Shellac, and Lacquer | |
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| Stains | |
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| Varnish | |
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| Oils | |
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| Shellac | |
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| Lacquer | |
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| Moldings | |
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| Woodwork: Moldings and Casings | |
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| Refinishing and Removal | |
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| Stripping and Finishing | |
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| Painting, Finishing, and Graining | |
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| Graining | |
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| Stupid Windows, Leaded Glass | |
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| Stupid Windows | |
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| Pivoting Windows | |
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| Leaded Glass Windows | |
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| Nontraditional Repairs for Leaded Glass | |
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| Screens and Storm Windows | |
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| Screens | |
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| Retractable Screens | |
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| Adjustable Screens | |
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| Fixed Wood Screens | |
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| Full-Screen Replacement | |
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| Building Wood-Framed Screens | |
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| Screen and Storm Window Hardware | |
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| Wood Storm Windows | |
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| Styles | |
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| Making Your Own | |
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| Plastic vs. Glass | |
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| Aluminum Screens and Storm Windows | |
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| Security | |
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| Pin Locks | |
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| Ventilation Locks | |
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| Security Film | |
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| Window Grates | |
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| Glass Cleaning | |
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| General Dirt and Grime | |
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| Other Tips | |
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| Paint Drips and Overspray | |
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| Removing Decals and Stickers | |
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| Stained and Leaded Glass | |
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| Polishing Your Windows | |
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| Glass Cleaner | |
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| Shutters and Awnings | |
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| Awnings | |
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| Repairs and Maintenance | |
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| Shutters | |
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| Repairs and Maintenance | |
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| Tools and Materials Appendix | |
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| Tools | |
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| Tool Uses | |
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| Material Uses | |
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| Resources | |
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| Tools and Materials | |
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| Miscellaneous | |
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| What the World Has to Say About Working Windows | |
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| Index | |