[Hist_Pres] Don't forget

[Joy Sears]

You are invited to attend this free workshop.

Save Windows, Save Dollars, Save History

Date:  March 5, 2011, 9:00am
Location:  La Grande, Oregon, Bronson's Lumber, window shop.
For: tradespeople, contractors, building owners, homeowners


Learn how to repair, maintain and upgrade existing wooden windows to 
save more energy and more dollars than replacement windows.

Morning Talk and Slide Show:

- The complete step-by-step procedure to restore a window and make it 
last another 100 years.

- Lowest cost spot repairs and ongoing maintenance.

- Upgrades to improve energy efficiency.

Afternoon Demonstrations:

- Glazing and putty tooling.

- Sash and sill repairs.

This is workshop is your chance to ask questions and get straight answers from an objective expert who will not try to sell you new replacement windows. Bring sash or photos of your windows and get advice. Bring your tools and materials to learn what works and what doesn't. Meet the tradespeople who do the work. Meet the building owners own need the work done.

Instructor: John Leeke, Historic Building Specialist, helps owners, planners, tradespeople, contractors and architects understand and maintain their older and historic buildings. He is well known for his sensitive and practical approach. He has been saving historic buildings for 30 years and has personally repaired, restored, and preserved hundreds of windows and helped others save thousands more.

For more information or to register for the workshop, contact Joy Sears, Restoration Specialist, Oregon State Historic Preservation Office, 503-986-0688 or Joy.Sears at state.or.us 

Get a head start on the workshop with a visit to John's website:

Historic HomeWorks
http://historichomeworks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9838