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Spectacular Sashes: Assembling Custom Windows

Large reproduction mahogany windows are assembled onsite and installed in this Manhattan row house

Just how do you assemble and install historically accurate reproduction mahogany sashes that weigh approximately 120 lb. each? Follow along as windows crafted at Rhode Island-based New England Woodworking make their journey to New York, where Steve Griffin talks you through their on-site assembly and challenging installation in a Greek-revival row house.

To learn more about how these windows were made by New England Woodworking, watch Spectacular Sashes: Constructing Custom Windows.


From Fine Homebuilding 196
May 14, 2008


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