The recently renovated cottage at the Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center & Home is just another chapter in this property's long and storied past.
Window Words: 101
Not many people pay any attention to their windows until something goes wrong, just like most things. And then when it's time to take care of the problem, things can get confusing because there's a whole new set of vocabulary words to learn in short order.
How Weight and Chain Windows Work
Weight and chain windows employ a counterbalance system that is quite simple. On a basic level, the weight and chain window system involves a pulley, a chain, and a weight. This highly efficient system leverages mechanical advantage to harness a simple machine to make everyday life easier, especially when operating weight and chain windows.
The Pulley: A Simple Machine
A Working Vocabulary of Window Hardware
Windows are constructed of more than just wood and glass. Hardware not only makes windows functional, but it also enhances their appearance. Hardware is a bit like jewelry for your windows. However, the nomenclature for the hardware may be rather confusing at first glance. Below you will find a brief glossary of some terms that may be of interest when restoring your wooden windows back to their original splendor.
How To Clean Wood Windows
Over time, windows accumulate quite a bit of dirt and grime. This is especially true if they haven’t been cleaned twice a year as experts recommend. Air pollution, car exhaust, and general gunk build up over time and cause windows to look dingy. Although all windows can be cleaned in the same basic way, older glass and wood windows do require some special consideration.
From Single Pane to Double Pane
When single pane windows have been left without maintenance, they are subject to fall into disrepair and are then often perceived as being old and drafty rather than as the architectural assets they are. However, replacement windows are not necessarily the only alternative. The historic look and feel of the original wooden windows can be preserved with the option of transforming them from single to double pane glass. They won't look like much, if anything, has changed
Landmark Windows of NYC: St. Patrick's Cathedral
All the Pretty Colors
Oh, What a Pane!
How to Measure the Performance of Energy Efficient Windows
We recently reviewed the various types of environmentally friendly windows available, and now we’re here to delve further into that topic by looking at how to measure the performance of these windows. There are five basic principles that influence a window’s energy efficiency, as well as two leading certifications that rate products based on these criteria.
A Guide to Casement Window Sash Sag
Like any structural component of a home, windows require proper installation, upkeep, and, sometimes, a little TLC. A common issue with casement windows, those that are attached to their frames by hinges, is sash sag. This occurs when the bottom of a window begins to droop. An all-too-common conundrum, sash sag can be prevented as well as mitigated, and we’re here to provide tips for both instances.
Rowhouse Styles of New York City
Rowhouses make up much of the city’s historic residential housing stock, and today can sell for well into the millions. Did you know, though, that not every rowhouse is the same? That there are many different styles, each with their own unique design and history? We’ve compiled here a guide to these styles, so next time you’re admiring one of these beautiful architectural gems you’ll know what type of rowhouse you’re looking at—and just think how that will impress your friends!
Environmentally Friendly Windows
How to Know if a Building is a Landmark
Official city landmark designation is granted through the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), which “is responsible for protecting New York City's architecturally, historically, and culturally significant buildings and sites by granting them landmark or historic district status, and regulating them once they're designated.” Today, there are over 31,000 landmarked properties in the five boroughs.