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Improving Thermal Efficiency (Classic Reprint): Historic Wooden Windows; The Colcord Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Couverture souple
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Improving Thermal Efficiency in Historic Windows: A practical case study from the Colcord Building. This book presents a real-world approach to retrofit historic wooden windows without sacrificing their character. It explains the problems of condensation and how a carefully designed interior storm panel can improve energy efficiency.
The narrative follows the Colcord Building project, showing how decisions about materials, weatherstripping, and venting addressed moisture and performance. It covers the on-site fabrication, cost considerations, and the balance between preserving historic features and meeting modern needs. The result is a clearer picture of how retrofit work can be done efficiently in occupied buildings.
- Understand why condensation occurs and how gaskets and venting help manage moisture.
- Learn how interior storm panels were integrated into existing wooden sash to improve insulation.
- See the trade-offs between glass and acrylic storm panels, and why glass was chosen here.
- Get a practical view of planning, scheduling, and cost savings in a historic renovation.
Ideal for readers interested in preservation, energy efficiency, and practical restoration methods.
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Improving Thermal Efficiency: Historic Wooden Windows (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book carefully examines the topic of preserving historic buildings through the lens of window treatments. The author, an expert in historic preservation, presents a case study of the Colcord Building in Oklahoma City, a historic office building that underwent rehabilitation to improve its thermal efficiency. The book discusses the importance of preserving a building's historic character while making necessary upgrades to meet modern standards. The author explores various window treatment options, including repairing existing windows, adding storm windows, and replacing windows entirely. Through this case study, the book provides valuable insights into the challenges and rewards of preserving historic buildings and offers practical guidance for architects, owners, and anyone interested in historic preservation. Its clear and concise language, along with well-researched information, make it accessible to anyone interested in historic buildings. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780331032888_0
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