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ISSUE 2 FOR HISTORIC WINDOWS!

Thank you for your wonderful responses to this newsletter online. This is the second of six historic windows. The above window sample is that of a double-hung and is a notable style for the early 1900s .

Our second plate is similar to the first except that these casement windows are shown in wood frame walls not masonry. There are two types shown; one (on the left) is an out-swing casement and on the other (the right) is an in-swing casement. Note also that the way the windows meet at the siles (A ). Modern manufacturers will not make a casement pair because of problems with wind and water infiltration. This can be a problem on these windows as well. The lower detail of the meeting stiles is a very good solution to this problem as opposed to the upper detail. The key is the overlap that occurs where they meet. Because each stile is rabbeted as well as covered with an astragal, the integrity is much greater and thus the performance is better in the field. A nice historical solution.

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ABOUT WINDOWS: Wood windows from the 1750s up to our period of study generally came in two
varieties: casement and double-hung. Windows dating from before 1700 were often fixed and did not operate or open. All windows were made up of the same components. A stile and rail which held the glass, comprised the sash which was held in a frame. A casement window had one or two sashes, while a double-hung had two. The number of divides within each sash determined what the window was called.

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Left: Historically the way the stile lets into the jamb on this casement was referred to as a storm proof or weatherproof casement. Having built these and seen them perform in the field, I can attest to their worthy design and historical accuracy. When combined with proper trim and weather stripping, this is truly storm proof.

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CURRENT PROJECTS: THE RED RIVER COURTHOUSE

RED RIVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE ~ Clarksville, Texas, late 1890s Victorian courthouse presently in progress. Project involved of: JUDGE'S BENCH: Renovated from Longleaf Yellow Pine and Eastern White Pine. HAND RAILS: Usually made of exotic or expensive wood, Red River Courthouse was no exception. BALUSTERS: The balusters, ornate and made from mohagany wood. NEWEL POSTS: Known for being the most decorative element of the stair, mahogany wood became the choice of wood for this project. TRIM, CEILINGS: Longleaf Yellow Pine. DOORS: Eastern White Pine.

THE MANTEL SECTION

The mantel has been a focal point of grand rooms in many architectural traditions for hundreds of years. The mantel as we know it emerged in the early 1800s. Hull Historical Millwork, The Historic Experts, are proud to present this unique and one-of-a-kind catalog ONLINE. As you have come to expect from Hull, we have put together this mantel catalog from the mantels originally found in the trade catalogs of the Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Period Revival eras. This collection of mantels is from the 1870s 1940s. These historic mantels will provide authenticity to your restoration or charm to your new home.

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