Emily Potts

February 21, 2022

Project Profile

Route 66 Storefront

Emily Potts

February 21, 2022

Project Profile

**Tautfest Home Design Center in Weatherford, OK**
**TYPE OF PROPERTY: Downtown/Main Street, Route 66 Storefront**

THE PROBLEM

Tautfest Furniture and Appliance, a downtown Weatherford business located on Historic Route 66, was the scene of a traffic accident that resulted in one of the cars hitting the storefront’s windows. Tautfest was faced with a rather large problem - how do they repair their historic storefront?

When the car hit the window, muntins broken, wavy glass was shattered, the lower rail was damage as well as the sill. With all of these issues, this home goods store now had a 16 1/2’ wide and 8’ tall window that needed to be replicated.

THE SOLUTION

Tautfest’s solution was to call us at Old Home Rescue and to have a consultation completed to assess and plan for repairs. Based on the consultation, we were able to recommend a custom, replica sash built by our preservation craftsmen.

The replica 36 lite windows a built-in house and then shipped from our facility in Oklahoma City to Weatherford, OK. The reproduction wavy glass was not installed until on-site to prevent any breakage throughout its’ hour journey. The window and glass were installed by our preservation carpenter then painted its final coat over the course of a week in Weatherford.

When reinstalled, the storefront was returned to its original condition following Old Home Rescue’s mantra to “make it look beautiful and like we were never there!”

THE PRODUCTS USED

Window Type: True divided lite, single pane
Wood Type: Sapele, a naturally rot resistant wood that was primed on all sides prior to installation
Glass: 1/8” double strength, reproduction wavy glass
Glazing: Wood stop

ABOUT OLD HOME RESCUE

Old Home Rescue is Oklahoma's only historic preservation company focused on repairing, maintaining and restoring historic homes, buildings, downtown and Main Street buildings, one room schoolhouses, train depots, National Register of Historic Places buildings, and museums.

We have restored homes, buildings, and wood windows in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri, with 30+ individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as 600+ historic residential homes. Our award-winning craftsmanship is recognized nationwide as the 2019 Accoya North America Challenge winner, the Craftsman Blog “Preservation Rockstar”, co-host and consultant for HGTV's Restore and Revive and host the popular YouTube channel Old Home Rescue.

Old Home Rescue is proud to offer our repair, maintenance and restoration services to museums and historic sites in Oklahoma as well as residentially in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities like; Norman, Edmond, Shawnee, and Guthrie. We serve all of OKC, including nationally listed historic districts like; Mesta Park, Heritage Hills, Edgemere Park, Crown Heights, Putnam Heights, Gatewood, Lincoln Terrace, Paseo, Shepard, and many more. We work closely with Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office, Norman, and Oklahoma City Preservation Commissions to ensure all products and services are approved and receive a certificate of appropriateness.

Old Home Rescue products and services will extend the life of your home or historic building by using the best products available, like Accoya wood and Dunn Edwards Paint, as well as following the National Park Service Historic Preservation Briefs as a reference for repairing, maintaining and restoring your home or historic building

We encourage you to become our NEIGHBOR by scheduling an appointment with a PRESERVATION CONSULTANT and getting a customized REPAIR PLAN.

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Ty McBride

March 22, 2021

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Project Profile: Half Quatrefoil Transom Window Replica

Ty McBride

March 22, 2021

Project Profile

Half Quatrefoil Transom Window Replica

Type of Home: Tudur

Year Built: 1931

The Problem

This beautiful Tudor home nestled inside ok Oklahoma City's Crestwood neighborhood is the current owner's pride for the last 30 years. The owner takes meticulous care of the yard, replaced the roof with industry-leading GAF Woodland shingle part of their designer line. However, caring for two of these windows alluded him. On the front elevation, he has two incredibly unique window transoms. Under a steep roof gable and above a set of windows set a half quatrefoil wood window on the right and left. Inside the window, the sash is a fan pattern with washboard glass running horizontally. Because of the windows' shape, protecting them from a storm has been difficult, and repairing them has been almost impossible for everyone. The owner had called several window companies; all failed to offer a reasonable solution.

The Solution

Our neighbor's solution was to call us at Old Home Rescue and set an appointment for a free consultation. Based on the consultation, we recommended a custom rebuild in our woodworking shop. We would save all the glass in our shop, pattern the old window for a new window, and recreate these to window sash with Accoya wood. Accoya wood backs their product with a 50-year warranty against rot and termites.We carefully removed the window, not only saving the glass but also the brickmould and casing trim. Each piece was numbered so that it could be patterned and replicated. In our woodshop, we rebuilt the windows as planned, sourced glass for broken parts, and finished with a new coat of Sherwin Williams paint. When reinstalled, the home was returned to its original historic beauty and ready for another 90 years!

The Products Used

Manufacturer: Old Home Rescue

Product Line: EverSash- Accoya Wood Sash Windows

Glass: Washboard

Glazing Bar: 3/4"

Putty: Hand Glazed with Sarco Type M

Paint: Sherwin William Industrial Pro Line

About Old Home Rescue

Old Home Rescue is Oklahoma's only renovation company focused on getting old houses RIGHT. We have restored and renovated homes and wood windows in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Missouri. Our award-winning craftsmanship is recognized nationwide. As a Craftsman Blog Rockstar, we are listed on HGTV's Restore and Revive and host the popular YouTube channel Old Home Rescue.

Old Home Rescue is proud to offer our renovation and repair services in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities like; Norman, Edmond, Shawnee, and Guthrie. We serve all of OKC, including nationally listed historic districts like; Mesta Park, Heritage Hills, Edgemere Park, Crown Heights, Putnam Heights, Gatewood, Lincoln Terrace, Paseo, Shepard, and many more. We work closely with Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office, Norman, and Oklahoma City Preservation Commissions to ensure all products and services are approved and receive a certificate of appropriateness.

Old Home Rescue products and services will extend the life of your old home. Our renovations use the best products available, like Accoya wood, Sun Windows and Doors, James Hardie Siding and Trim, GAF Roofing, and Sherwin-Williams Paint. We never use vinyl or plastic replacement products.

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We encourage you to become our NEIGHBOR by scheduling an appointment with a RENOVATION GUIDE and getting a customized RENOVATION PLAN.

Ty McBride

March 19, 2021

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Project Profile: Sun Windows at Toad Hall

Ty McBride

March 19, 2021

Project Profile

Sun Windows at Toad Hall

Type of Home: Georgian Colonial

Year Built: 1929

The Problem

Historic homes can go through many changes. When the houses are part of a historic preservation district, you can minimize these changes; however, when they are not, all bets are off! This fantastic property in northeast Oklahoma City is unique. It is a grand Georgian Colonial nestled on 5 acres in what was once the country. The elegance of the property is unmatched. However, the windows did not meet this level of refinement. Previous owners had long ago replaced the windows. The current windows are thin and flat and lack all of the historical character. To make matters worse, the previous contractor had covered up the ornate original brick molding with rolled-formed aluminum. When the owner called, he said the windows required a RESCUE!

The Solution

Our neighbor's solution was to start with a renovation plan that included a 3D rendering of their home. With this, they were able to visualize how new windows could improve the house's overall beauty.

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Based on the renovation plan, the neighbor chooses to replace all the windows on the carriage house and do a mock-up on the main house. We decide to begin on the carriage house first because it was already under renovation. We wanted to hold off on the main house due to the oncoming winter but went ahead with one window to create a mock-up. Mock-ups are great options when working on a large project with several preservation factors. Because the main house is full of original millwork that we wanted to preserve, doing a mock-up allowed us to test this process. Once the mock-up was complete, we could decide on the best window installation method and the finalized budget.

After researching all the top brands, we landed on Sun Windows and Doors for their high-quality products, attention to detail, and their Clad Architectural Double-Hung(CADH) wood window, specially designed for historic window renovation projects. To confirm Sun was the right fit, we visited the Sun Windows plant in Owensboro, Kentucky. We met Frank and Chris Anderson, the grandson and great-grandson of Anderson Windows, the original Sun Windows company. After touring the plant with Frank, we knew Sun was the right fit for Toad Hall and Old Home Rescue.

The final choice for replacing the windows was the Sun CADH window with factory-applied Georgian brick mold and the 1 1/8" sill. For the munitions or glazing bars, we choose the 5/8 "raised profile. The raised profile gives the depth of the window and completes the historical aesthetic.

The Products Used

Manufacturer: Sun Windows
Product Line: CADH- Clad Architectural Double Hung
Glass: 270 Advantage
Glazing Bar: 5/8" Raised Profile
Brick-mold: Georgian
Sill:1 1/4"
Color: White (Bone)

In the end, the windows fit perfectly, with only minor changes to the interior trim. We completed the carriage house and are looking forward to doing the main house soon!

Sun Windows at Toad Hall to be continued…

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About Old Home Rescue

We encourage you to become our NEIGHBOR by scheduling an appointment with a RENOVATION GUIDE and getting a customized RENOVATION PLAN.

Ty McBride

March 19, 2021

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Project Profile: Mesta Park GAF Armor Shield Roofing

Ty McBride

March 19, 2021

Project Profile

Mesta Park GAF Armor Shield

Type of Home: Two Story Craftsman

Year Built: 1910

The Problem

The fall ice storm of 2020 was a community disaster for Oklahoma City. It was awful for homes in Oklahoma City's Mesta Park Historic District. Weighed down by ice, the large old trees fell on power lines, leaving this community without power for over one week. This particular house had several large branches fall on the roof, damage the shingles, break rafters, and damage the decking. Originally this home had wood-shake shingles, but in the last ten years, the previous contractor replaced it with OSB decking and a three-tab shingle. Unfortunately, the three-tab shingles are no match for Oklahoma weather. They were beyond repair from this event and many other wind and hail events over the last ten years. Roofing a historic home needs special attention to detail; the roof, which can also include the gutter and cornice, can be a unique challenge along with the chimney flashing.

The Solution

Our neighbor's solution was to start with a renovation plan that included a 3D rendering of their home. With this, they were able to compare cost and shingle design.

Based on the renovation plan, the neighbor chooses a complete replacement with a GAF roofing system. We would also repair damaged decking, rafters and install new flashings. We recommended GAF Armor Shield for the field shingle and Z Ridge for the hip and roof ridge. GAF Armor Shield has a lifetime warranty when installed by a GAF certified contractor. It is also impact resistant; this protects the home from replacing the roof every time it hails and can also save the homeowner up to 20% on their insurance! We also installed GAF Snow Country Ridge Vent and painted all metal and flashing with GAF matching paint.