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Extension Jambs for Replacement Windows
An exterior energy upgrade uses jamb extensions to align new windows with rigid foam-board insulation
New Life for Old Double-Hung Windows
With new weatherstripping, weights, pulleys, and ropes, you can improve performance without compromising historical authenticity.
Fit New Sashes in Old Jambs
A restoration carpenter gives a primer on fitting plumb rails into crooked jambs.
Modern Techniques Restore a Historic House
There's no point in living in the past, so use these techniques to bring an old structure into the present
Video: Using a Sheet Brake
A professional roofer demonstrates ways to use a stationary brake to bend flashing.
Using a sheet-metal brake
Slate-roofing contractor John Mahan demonstrates how he uses a portable brake to cut metal for drip-edge flashing.
A Flat-Seam Copper Roof for a Bay Window
When installed properly, this centuries-old roofing can last a lifetime.
Another Hand for Glass Cutters
I can’t tell you how many panes of glass I’ve broken, cracked, or inaccurately cut because my aluminum straightedge slipped as I ran the cutter wheel down its edge. I’ve…
Video Vault: Installing Doors and Windows
Techniques for trouble-free installation.
How to Trim a Basement Window
When trimming windows in thick walls, you need wide extension jambs and a deep stool.

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