To inspire the preservation of original windows by educating the public about the beauty, craftsmanship, and energy efficiency of original windows and supporting the people and businesses who restore them. Saving original windows is the option of choice. Restorers: Join the community of restoration specialists and their supporters to put yourself on our list of local resources.
Are you a homeowner with pre-1960 original windows? Are you being told your windows are "shot", or that because the ropes are broken, or the window is painted shut that it can't be repaired? Are you being told you'll see great energy savings if you replace your windows, but your good sense thinks otherwise?
Or are you the person responsible for a school building or other civic resource and have a nagging feeling that replacing the original windows will erode the historic value, to say nothing of the beauty, of your public resource?We can help you sort through the issues of restoration vs replacement. We can share studies on the energy (and cost) efficiency of original windows, when paired with a storm.
Are you a homeowner with pre-1960 original windows? Are you being told your windows are "shot", or that because the ropes are broken, or the window is painted shut that it can't be repaired? Are you being told you'll see great energy savings if you replace your windows, but your good sense thinks otherwise?
Or are you the person responsible for a school building or other civic resource and have a nagging feeling that replacing the original windows will erode the historic value, to say nothing of the beauty, of your public resource?We can help you sort through the issues of restoration vs replacement. We can share studies on the energy (and cost) efficiency of original windows, when paired with a storm.
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The Window Preservation Alliance (WPA) was formed in response to requests to have window restorers exhibit at regional and national building and historic preservation events.
Since most window restorers work in geographically small areas, it made no sense as individual companies to have this sort of presence.
But, as a group, representation can be equal to or greater than the replacement window manufacturers.
Together we can have a voice.
Together we can save original windows.
The aim of the WPA is to include all who want to help change the conversation about windows.
Since most window restorers work in geographically small areas, it made no sense as individual companies to have this sort of presence.
But, as a group, representation can be equal to or greater than the replacement window manufacturers.
Together we can have a voice.
Together we can save original windows.
The aim of the WPA is to include all who want to help change the conversation about windows.
The inclusion of a listing in the Window Preservation Alliance (WPA) Directory should not be considered a recommendation of the listee or an endorsement of the listee's work by the Window Preservation Alliance in any respect.
WPA urges all property owners to ask trades people, consultants, businesses, and artisans to provide references and to view their work before engaging them in a project.
WPA urges all property owners to ask trades people, consultants, businesses, and artisans to provide references and to view their work before engaging them in a project.
Your clients chose you because they trust you to deliver quality work at a fair price.
If windows are part of the job, you can give your clients the choice of restoring or replacing the windows in their home.
As a trusted partner, you owe it to your clients to offer unbiased professional advice on all aspects of the job, including the windows.
Before you advise your clients to replace their windows, call in a window restoration specialist for an assessment on restoration as an option.
Demonstrate your appreciation for your client's home and its original details, including windows.
If windows are part of the job, you can give your clients the choice of restoring or replacing the windows in their home.
As a trusted partner, you owe it to your clients to offer unbiased professional advice on all aspects of the job, including the windows.
Before you advise your clients to replace their windows, call in a window restoration specialist for an assessment on restoration as an option.
Demonstrate your appreciation for your client's home and its original details, including windows.
As we think every current member has found, this organization is a friendly and helpful group of people!
Mentors can restore more windows vicariously through new window restoration businesses!
And the more window restoration businesses out there in the big wide world, the more attention window restoration will get!
This is a beautiful symbiotic relationship that helps all window restoration companies.
Large and small!
In order to get the ball rolling for this mentor program, we need some mentors to step up to the plate.
Mentors can restore more windows vicariously through new window restoration businesses!
And the more window restoration businesses out there in the big wide world, the more attention window restoration will get!
This is a beautiful symbiotic relationship that helps all window restoration companies.
Large and small!
In order to get the ball rolling for this mentor program, we need some mentors to step up to the plate.
Help us change the conversation about the value of original windows.
The window replacement companies have large marketing budgets; we do not.
Your membership helps us get the facts out about restoring vs. replacing, and helps strengthen our network of window restorers and allied professionals.
Join today to become part of the movement to change the conversation about original windows.
Exclusive discounts (for those above Supporter level) from vendors like Abatron and SRS Hardware and The Craftsman Blog.
The window replacement companies have large marketing budgets; we do not.
Your membership helps us get the facts out about restoring vs. replacing, and helps strengthen our network of window restorers and allied professionals.
Join today to become part of the movement to change the conversation about original windows.
Exclusive discounts (for those above Supporter level) from vendors like Abatron and SRS Hardware and The Craftsman Blog.
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