Save Your Wood Windows, 59 pages $15

Covers traditional methods and the latest in modern high-tech materials and techniques. Learn how to avoid falling under the spell of the window replacement salesman. Fifteen specific step-by-step treatments to repair weathered sills and deteriorating sash. 59 pages, 119 illustrations.

Figure 56. Filling Window Sill Weather Checks (above left )
Fill only the checks (cracks) ... Do not coat the entire sill with epoxy which can trap moisture promoting decay ... Step 4. Fill the checks with epoxy filler. The epoxy must completely fill the checks. For deep or very narrow checks first mix a batch of filler that is of a thinner consistency that tends to flow into the checks on its own. Spread it onto the surface and press it into the checks with a putty knife ...

Figure 62. Removing Sash (above right)
If the sash is still stuck use a "Window Zipper" tool. Lay the bottom of the tool flat on the face of the sash stile. The bottom is smooth and flat so it will not scratch the face of the sash. You may have to stick some thin tape or adhesive paper on the bottom of the tool or on the face of the sash to keep from marking the finished surface of the sash. Keeping the bottom of the tool flat on the face of the sash, run the curved toothed edge of the tool along the joint, sawing through the paint buildup into the joint. The top of the tool is rough and will rasp away paint buildup within the joint as well as rasp a little wood off the back side of the bead making room for the sash to move. Work the Zipper tool all along both side beads and the header bead if there is one. The exterior joint between the sash and the blind stop may also be painted shut, which you will have to work on from the outdoors side of the window.

Wood-Epoxy Repairs for Exterior Woodwork, 31 pages $15
Stabilize and save deteriorated exterior woodwork with long-lasting wood-epoxy repairs. Restore and strengthen deteriorated wood by applying liquid epoxy resins which solidify within the wood and fill voids. Wood-epoxy repairs complement traditional repair methods and modern part replacement. They save timeand money when you know how and where to use them. This report covers how wood decays, epoxymaterials and methods, tool kits, safety, and alternate materials and methods. 33 illustrations, 3 methods, 1 step-by-step procedure, 31 pages. Newly revised edition with major new sections on understandable wood technology and important health and safety updates.

Figure 6 (pictured right)
A hair dye applicator bottle is ideal for mixing and applying small amounts of epoxy consolidant to this shutter. The narrow spout makes it easy to control application, putting consolidant right where you want it. If the bottle is knocked over only a few drops will spill.

Exterior Woodwork Details, 16 pages $10
Reduce maintenance and extend the life of exterior woodwork with good design, proper materials selection and effective installation methods.

Figure 16 (pictured right) A designed joint is used to seal the top joint of the base board using backer rod and high-performance sealant.

Wooden Columns, 17 pages $12
Stabilize and maintain exterior wood columns (up to 10' tall). How to buy the right columns for your project with sources of supply and installation methods to make restored or new columns last longer.

Figure 30. (pictured right) Offset the joints in the square wood plinth and round wood base to provide a stable support for the shaft.

Managing Maintenance for Older and Historic Buildings, 44 pages $15
Use the four steps of maintenance programming; Assess, Plan, Maintain, Evaluate, to reduce deterioration and save money. Learn to set priorities, schedule work and control the costs of maintaining your building while saving its historical significance and architectural character. Includes 10 worksheets and forms to copy and fill in. 20 Illustrations

Figure 7. (pictured right) The maintenance cycle begins with an initial assessment. Then the four steps repeat again and again to ensure effective maintenance.

Wood Gutters, 16 pages $12
A detailed guide for repair and maintenance. Also covers assessment of conditions, replacement, flashing and preservative finishes.

Mouldings, 12 pages $10
What can you do if your early building is missing short lengths of a few wood mouldings? You can spend hundreds of dollars in setup costs at the millworks each time you need a few mouldings, or you can save money by learning how to make short runs of wood mouldings yourself. Includes names and shapes of mouldings, how to document moulding profiles, and three methods to reproduce mouldings.

Figure 10. (pictured right) A full-form moulding is begun on the table saw by wasting away unwanted wood with step kerfs and bevel cuts.

Compendium, All Seven Reports, 206 pages $50

Order this compilation of all seven reports in one handy spiral-bound volume. 206 pages, 259 illustrations.
Includes:
• Save Your Wood Windows • Wood-Epoxy Repair • Wooden Columns • Exterior Woodwork Details• Wood Gutters • Mouldings • Managing Maintenance