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by mattswabb
Mon Jul 20, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Insulating Old Windows
Replies: 6
Views: 556

Re: Insulating Old Windows

If it doesn't interfere with the weights then it should work. Be sure to check the caulking on the exterior of the window.
by mattswabb
Sun Jul 19, 2015 4:36 am
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Electroplating? How to achieve this finish?
Replies: 11
Views: 1008

Re: Electroplating? How to achieve this finish?

About $110 for 2 faucets and an overflow grill.
by mattswabb
Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:58 pm
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Dormer project
Replies: 22
Views: 2127

Re: Dormer project

And 2 topcoats

Image

Next is the siding and installing the sashes. I'll finish this up in a few days or so.
by mattswabb
Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Electroplating? How to achieve this finish?
Replies: 11
Views: 1008

Re: Electroplating? How to achieve this finish?

I had faucets done here and was very happy with the results and the price. They do all kinds of playing and restoration work

http://acmeplating.com
by mattswabb
Sat Jul 18, 2015 7:33 pm
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Thicker baseboards and how to remove tar paper
Replies: 39
Views: 10482

Re: Thicker baseboards and how to remove tar paper

Back to the baseboards. If your door casing is flush to the walls and that trim at the bottom has the same floor gap problem then you might have to include that in the fix. Can you post a pic where the door trim and floor meet? Another option is to cut the flooring back some distance then install a ...
by mattswabb
Sat Jul 18, 2015 1:20 am
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Thicker baseboards and how to remove tar paper
Replies: 39
Views: 10482

Re: Thicker baseboards and how to remove tar paper

Is your door casing messed up as well?
by mattswabb
Sat Jul 18, 2015 1:17 am
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Thicker baseboards and how to remove tar paper
Replies: 39
Views: 10482

Re: Thicker baseboards and how to remove tar paper

Probably the original plaster and lathe was removed and replaced with drywall this will be thinner. Plus they installed thin baseboards. You might have to have some custom boards milled up. Maybe 1" thick (finished)then a full 3/4" radius quarter round. For the base you could round over th...
by mattswabb
Fri Jul 17, 2015 3:28 am
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Dormer project
Replies: 22
Views: 2127

Re: Dormer project

Got the dormer in primer today. Sashes are done. I'll caulk tomorrow and paint over the weekend. Then on to the cedar shingles. http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr281/mattswabb/West%20ave/53E4738E-A1F7-4D89-B7DE-9BDB1A56EE72_zps6ijuqfcm.jpg http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr281/mattswabb/West%2...
by mattswabb
Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Basement windows
Replies: 7
Views: 844

Re: Basement windows

Here's mine
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=399&start=50
And here's my security bars I made
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=938

Mine hinge inward at the top. 2 have stroms and I'll do the other 6 this fall.
by mattswabb
Mon Jul 13, 2015 2:09 am
Forum: WavyGlass: Old House Discussions
Topic: Get paint off Glass panes after removal from sash?
Replies: 9
Views: 1296

Re: Get paint off Glass panes after removal from sash?

For smaller pieces of glass I just fill a bucket with water and leave them in it for a day or so. They usually clean up with very little effort. If just using a razor blade and a dry window I usually spray a bit of windex on them. This allows the razor to slide better. Resist using steel wool and sc...