Frequently Asked Questions

Your windows will look very much like they did 50, 100 or 200 years ago! They will look like new. You will not replace your authentic period windows with reproductions or replacements. Your windows will look like your windows... because they are your windows! Pictures and details here.

Your windows will open and close smoothly and easily. Both the top and bottom sashes will open fully and remain securely where they are positioned. You will even be able to tilt your windows in for cleaning and for repairs. Pictures and details here.

Quality window installations can minimize the transfer of energy and thus lower energy costs. Double hung windows were designed hundreds of years ago, and by now even the youngest of them are 50 years old. They were not designed to be airtight or minimize energy transfer, and certainly did not incorporate weather seals or provide tilt-in convenience! "Better Than Ever" Window Preservation can greatly diminish your energy transfer losses and lower your energy bills. Stop throwing money out the window! www.MoneyOutTheWindow.com

There are many choices for homewoners in search of improving window function and energy efficiency. Options range from restoration to replacement to reproduction. Useful and straightforward discussion of various techniques and links to numerous resources can be found Repair and Restoration Options

The total cost of making your windows "Better Than Ever" varies with the size of your windows and their current condition. Prices start at less than half the cost of quality window replacements (such as Pella or Marvin.) Consultations are free. We know a lot about windows and will advise you of your best option, even if its not "Better Than Ever" Window Preservation by Jay Marco. Questions/Comments Contact Jay Marco