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Reframing the Value of Original Windows

We’ve compiled resources to help both owners and restorers discuss repairing, not replacing, original windows.

Reduce environmental waste
Preserve Architectural Character
Cost-Effective and Sustainable

Why Restore, Not Replace?

​For homeowners and supporters, we’ve included a collection of articles, books, and reports to help answer questions and provide insights on the benefits of restoring original windows.

Featured Articles

Building a Steam Box

Chad Nelson

READ HERE
Replacement Windows vs Restoration: Questioning the Inflammatory Hype of the Replacement Window Business

Steve Jordan

READ HERE
Top Ten Reasons to Repair or Restore Wood Windows Read here

Chad Nelson

READ HERE
Collaborate With Us

We are a collaborative group and want you to share your restoration process with the Window Preservation Standards Collaborative. This is critical to capture regional differences and potential process improvements the trade as a whole may learn from. This is open to all who have restored windows professionally.

Member Resources For Trade Members

2025 WPSC Summit VI Sunday, October 05, 2025 (EDT) Pine Mountain Settlement School Pine Mountain Kentucky 2026 Annual Shop Managers Workshop Friday, May 01, 2026 8:00 AM (MDT) Window Woman of NE 44R Elm St, Amesbury, MA 01913

Member Badge

Member Badges to show your commitment to the craft.

Business Templates

Member-only resources for running your business — estimating, HR, marketing, and templates.

Conference Access

Access to past conference presentations

Help us spread the word!

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.

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