Weatherizing your Building

As a part of the Partners in the Field program GHF is working to educate historic building owners on ways they can weatherize their properties and make them more energy efficient while also respecting their historic character. We are incorporating weatherizing into our Green Revival model house at 3101 Avenue Q, our Demonstration Class Series we host in the fall and spring, our Green Training for Professionals series, and our community education sessions. Please keep an eye on our website and E-Blasts for more information on these events.

We compiled this list of links to outside resources including articles, resources and videos that can help historic building owners improve their energy efficiency and save money.

Links to Weatherizing Information on the Internet

• National Trust for Historic Preservation Resources for Historic Homeowners
  www.preservationnation.org/resources/homeowners/ 
  - Weatherizing tips, FAQ’s, product information
  
  
• National Trust for Historic Preservation Weatherization Guide for Older & Historic Buildings
  www.preservationnation.org/issues/weatherization/
  - Information on roofing, windows, insulation, and mechanical systems
  - Resource guides, tip sheets, and case studies on weatherizing historic buildings
  
  
• National Trust for Historic Preservation Windows Links & Resources
  www.preservationnation.org/issues/weatherization/resources/windows.html
  - Links to outside resources on windows. Tons of Links!
  
  
• The Environmental Protection Agency website on Lead Based Paint safety
  www.epa.gov/lead/index.html
  
  
• Kansas State Historical Society videos on window repair
  www.kshs.org/resource/windowrepair.htm
  
  
• Old House Journal magazine article index, Windows
  www.oldhousejournal.com/windows/magazine/feature_category/23
  Doors
  www.oldhousejournal.com/doors/magazine/feature_category/3
  
  
• Bob Yapp’s Preservation Resources Inc.
  www.bobyapp.com/blog/tags/windows
  - Bob Yapp yappin’ about windows and other preservation issues. He is a great resource for preservationists in nearly every subject.
  
  
• The Family Handyman website
  www.rd.com/how-to-weatherstrip-a-wooden-door/article18170.html
  - Great how-to explanations on weatherizing doors
  
  
• This Old House website, resources on repairing and weatherizing windows
  Airtight Windows in 9 Steps
  www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,1120083,00.html
  -Article detailing how to remove a window sash and insert weather-stripping
  
  
• How to Replace a Window Pane
  www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20052038,00.html
  
  
• How to Repair Sash Windows
  www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20228807,00.html
  
  
• How to Replace Window Sash Cords
  www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,1631564,00.html
  
  
• Old House Journal website, How to Restore Sash Windows
  www.oldhousejournal.com/how_to_restore_sash_windows/magazine/1600
  -Easy to follow step by step removal and repair of sash windows