Windows: Materials, Methods, and Jobs-Boston – April 28-29,
2015
(Schedule as of February 11, 2015, subject to
change)
Welcome to our 3rd National Windows Conference produced in
collaboration with the National Park Service.
Windows are an important character defining feature of
buildings. But, when they suffer from neglect and lack of maintenance, they
present significant challenges for rehabilitation including cost, detailing, and
return on investment. For additions to historic buildings or new construction,
getting the details right is critically important for achieving the right look
and long-term durability. We will examine wood, steel, aluminum, and bronze as
we move further into preservation of 20th-century materials. Window work, from
restoration of old windows to the design and installation of new windows,
generates jobs and serves as an important economic engine. Join us for two days
of demonstrations, discussions and direction about working with windows –
historic, old and new, traditional, and mid-century modern.