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PAWV offers Historic Wooden Windows Restoration Workshops

PAWV now offers historic wooden windows restoration workshops instructed by Lynn Stasick, PAWV field representative, and Phil Davis, of Allegheny Restoration. These one- and/or two-day historic preservation methodology workshops inform the attending public regarding the best practices for the rehabilitation of historic wooden windows. A Power Point presentation followed by a hands-on demonstration conducted by two professionals provides a visual picture of the processes involved to rehabilitate a window to Class Two condition as stipulated in the National Park Service Preservation Brief #9. During the demonstration, people are encouraged to gather around and ask questions. The experts will also demonstrate how to weatherize windows unobtrusively, using modern insulating materials. In addition, an oral presentation is offered in an attempt to clarify some of the on-going debate regarding the rehabilitation and preservation of historic wooden windows versus the installation of modern replacement windows.

Historic preservation steam chests are also employed for safer and quicker removal of window paint and glazing. The steam chest is a valuable tool in the restoration of historic wooden windows. It not only allows for a minimum of glass breakage, but provides an efficient way to restore the sash units overall. The PAWV Steam Chest Workshop and Power Point Presentation offers instructions which enable people to build a simple, efficient, cost-effective unit for use in their communities. It is a collapsible affair that can be easily stored. A finished chest ready for use is constructed during the workshop.
More than its usefulness, ease of construction, and affordability however, this workshop and unit offer people the opportunity to appreciate and take part in the saving and restoration of their own historic wooden windows and ultimately their community history.
For more information about rates and to schedule a workshop please contact PAWV at info@pawv.org or call 304-685-8119 or 304-572-2788.

Recent Historic Wooden Windows Workshops have been held at the following venues:

2011

  • Beverly Heritage Center with AmeriCorps Volunteers, Beverly, WV

  • Arthurdale Heritage Inc., Arthurdale, WV

  • PAWV Preservation Trades Road Shows in Morgantown and Charleston, WV

2010

  • McFarland-Hubbard House, WV Humanities Council Headquarters, Charleston, WV

  • Old Lewisburg Library, Lewisburg, WV
 

ELKINS WORKSHOP FILLS THE HOUSE

More than 40 attendees participated in the Historic Landmark Commission Training on Saturday November 3 in Elkins. The workshop was offered free of charge by the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office, supported by Preservation Alliance of West Virginia. SHPO staff Chris Knorr, CLG coordinator, and Bryan Ward, planning and education coordinator, were the primary trainers. The training was held at the Randolph County Community Arts Center in Elkins, from 9:30 am to 4 pm.

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First Workshops A Success

For the first time, 2006 saw the implementation of a series of hands-on preservation workshops, organized by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia. Held in several different communities around the state, these two-day programs afforded participants the opportunity to learn different preservation skills and trades by actually doing them.  With the help of different specialists in each trade, workshop-goers tried their hands at such skills as masonry repair and re-pointing, restoration of wooden sash windows, and interior plaster work.  On September 22 and 23, 2006 in Beverly, Randolph County, there was a workshop on interior woodwork restoration. Check back for future preservation offerings.