Wanamaker Restoration

Hisoric Windows

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“The house we are buying has some windows that are stained on the outside with what looks to be a fine spray of white.  I”m not sure if it’s paint or what it is.  Anyway, it is the original glass and how should I go about cleaning it?”
Amanda
 
Hi again Amanda, and thanks for the […]

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Stay tuned for a video on “How to restore and maintain old windows.” 

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Wanamaker Restoration has expanded business, combining historic restoration with Champlain Valley Millworks, a showroom and distributer for Green Mountain Windows and Doors. We are still in Burlington, Vermont, but are now located at 16 Kilburn Street, facing Pine Street. Our Green Mountain Window showroom features an array of  quality windows, both Classic and Milestone series, […]

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Hi Amy & Ron:
   The house we purchased was built in 1890.  I am wondering what to do with the basement as it is wet.  Is this a major concern?  Is the house going to crumble in on itself?  What are Vapor Barriers?  Would a Dehumidifier help?  We are going to extend the […]

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An alert reader forwarded on this article about the state and fate of our Division for Historic Preservation. Hopefully in this economic climate the people in charge will realize what a great investment in the future our past is!
 
“Interesting editorial on changes at Vermont Division for Historic Preservation”
 
http://www.vpr.net/episode/45905/

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