Restoration Process | D Hayward Restoration

The Window Restoration Process...

Remove window from opening, mark location, secure opening, and transport window to shop

Using steam and infrared heat, strip all putty and paint while salvaging existing glass for re-use

Remove hardware, clean and restore for re-use (replace if necessary)
Repair wood as needed using like species wood and or Abatron epoxy
Sand all surfaces maintaining profiles of muntins
Apply an oil wood preservative (mix of organic linseed oil, Penetrol and turpentine)
Prime with linseed oil based primer
Re-glaze using salvaged glass or modern plate glass depending on customers preference, new points and bedded in Sarco Brand putty
Allow putty to dry
Putty is primed with oilbased primer
2 coats of finish are applied to interior and exterior,
Custom mixed stains and clear finishes when applicable
Hardware is re-installed. Upgrades or installation of weather stripping is available
The finished sash is fitted into it's original opening, new ropes or chain installed, and the window is checked for easy operation