Great info, thanks for doing this. I'm aspiring to switch careers to window restoration and some of this is gold... Specifically the idea of using storm windows/rot repair/exterior painting vs full on restoration. I live in Jacksonville, FL, would the idea of storm windows still apply to this area vs something like screens? Our weather is slightly more hot and humid vs OKC. We may get 3 "cold" months out of the year.
You’re welcome! Storm windows are less prevalent in FL; however, you are in a Level 5 Rot Deterioration Zone. That means the historic window need additional protection from the constant humid air. Once you can shift the conversation from storm windows being for cold to draft and wood protection, that’s when things can start to click for owners. Also, we also own Preservan, a wood rot repair company, with territories available in Jacksonville. Scott Sidler, who is just down the road from you and has the @TheCraftsmanBlog channel, has Austin Historical and also picked up 4 Preservan territories!
I’m not sure that most people want window “restoration” though, but they do want good looking and energy efficient. Business is a blend of 1) finding out what people want 2) what they’re willing to pay for it and 3) how you can deliver it to them in a profitable way. For us, residential window “restoration” often doesn’t check those boxes, but alternatives do.
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Great info, thanks for doing this. I'm aspiring to switch careers to window restoration and some of this is gold... Specifically the idea of using storm windows/rot repair/exterior painting vs full on restoration. I live in Jacksonville, FL, would the idea of storm windows still apply to this area vs something like screens? Our weather is slightly more hot and humid vs OKC. We may get 3 "cold" months out of the year.
You’re welcome!
Storm windows are less prevalent in FL; however, you are in a Level 5 Rot Deterioration Zone. That means the historic window need additional protection from the constant humid air. Once you can shift the conversation from storm windows being for cold to draft and wood protection, that’s when things can start to click for owners.
Also, we also own Preservan, a wood rot repair company, with territories available in Jacksonville. Scott Sidler, who is just down the road from you and has the @TheCraftsmanBlog channel, has Austin Historical and also picked up 4 Preservan territories!
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Why yes you should - and we should provide them for you!
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I’m not sure that most people want window “restoration” though, but they do want good looking and energy efficient.
Business is a blend of 1) finding out what people want 2) what they’re willing to pay for it and 3) how you can deliver it to them in a profitable way. For us, residential window “restoration” often doesn’t check those boxes, but alternatives do.