John Leeke's Historic HomeWorks™
	207 773-2306      26 Higgins St. Portland, ME  04103
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Save Maine’s Windows

Guide the Hand	Inform the Mind	Open the Heart
Workshops & Training: Wood Window Workshops Hands-on training for tradespeople, practical guidance for homeowners, conditions assessment and project planning for building owners. Current Maine Schedule: May, 16-18 2008 Learn more at: http://historichomeworks.com/ hhw/education/seminars.htm #HHWWindows or call 207 773-2306     Wooden Window Workshop Saturday, April 5—9:00-3:00 North Church, Farmington  sponsored by Maine Preservation, Farmington Historical Society Call 207 775-3652 for info.	Publications: Save Your Wood Windows Learn how to avoid falling under the spell of the window replacement salesman. Covers traditional methods and the latest in modern high-tech materials and techniques.  Fifteen specific step-by-step treatments to repair weathered sills and deteriorating sash. 59 pages, 119 illustrations. $15.  "....John's trademark hands-on, step-by-step instructions and famously lucid illustrations. ...photos in particular are marvels of clarity and veracity..."        -- Gordon Bock, Editor-in-Chief, Old-House Journal Available at: http://www.historichomeworks.com/ hhw/reports/reports.htm or call 207 773-2306	At the web site: Discussion Forum Ask questions, upload photos, get replies from window specialists across the country and dedicated do-it-yourselfers just like you: http://historichomeworks.com/ forum/index.php   Online Live Video Conferences Join John and others who are actively repairing and maintaining their wood windows. See putty glazing and other demonstrations. Talk with others saving their windows. Aug.18th, Sept.1st and every other Saturday at noon, throughout the year.  It's free, see replays and log in live: http://historichomeworks.com/ hhw/conf/vidconf.htm

If you have saved a window here in Maine, let me know (johnleeke@historichomeworks.com) and I will post your story here. Tradespeople and do-it-yourselfers welcome.

The following window specialists will be happy to repair and maintain your fine old windows without trying to sell you a houseful of cheap plastic imitation windows. If you know of a tradesperson or contractor who has done good work saving windows, let me know and I'll list them here.

Greg & Leah Gordon
Highland Window Works
371 Camden Road
Hope, Maine 04847
Shop:(207)763-2796
HighlandWindowWorks.com
gordon (at) highlandwindowworks.com
Historic Restoration, Practical Preservation and Aesthetic Creation of the Wooden Windows of Historic Homes, Cottages and Commercial sites.

Todd Devenish
Wooden Window Restoration Company
P.O. Box 483
Stonington, ME 04681
Phone: (207) 367-5599
Email: todd (at) woodsash.com
Window restoration

Nate Jung
3 Breezy Lane
Bath, Maine 04530
207-442-0584
nate (at) antiquewindowrestoration.com
www.antiquewindowrestoration.com
restoring antique windows to their original form and function

Richard D. Libby
The Olde House Doctor
495R Allen Ave.
Portland, ME 04103
207 899-2439office
207 653-4185cell
rlibby (at) theoldehousedoctor.com
rlibby10 (at) maine.rr.com
theoldhousedoctor.com
window and door repair, maintenance and restoration

Mark Bagala
Bagala Wood'n Window Works
56 Long Hill Road
Gray, ME 04039
Shop:
15 Newcomb St.
Portland, Maine
207 878-6306
bagala (at) gwi.net
Full window restoration service serving Maine. Sash can be shipped from anywhere to Mark's shop for refurbishing and shipped back.

The following tradespeople and contractors also do excellent window work:

Caleb Hemphill, Preservation Carpenter
3 Dunham Pond Lane
Falmouth, ME 04105-
207 878-9351
chemp (at) maine.rr.com
Preservation carpentry and historic window work.

Journalists & Editors:  Please call if you would like photo files, a photo op, or to arrange an interview with John or one of his trainees. 207 773-2306

	John Leeke's Historic HomeWorks™
	207 773-2306      26 Higgins St. Portland, ME  04103
	[Home][Library][Restoration Reports][Seminars][Forum][Internships][Office][Workshop][Front Porch][Search] info.© 1994-2007 JohnC.Leeke