Kolbe Windows
I’m interested in replacing our old, leaky, rotting windows with Kolbe wood windows. (I’ve tried repairing and weatherproofing, as well as exterior storms, to no great effect.) I’m in a landmark district, so I need to install them to Landmark Commission standards. I got an estimate from Windows We Are for Kolbe wood “sash replacement…
I’m interested in replacing our old, leaky, rotting windows with Kolbe wood windows. (I’ve tried repairing and weatherproofing, as well as exterior storms, to no great effect.)
I’m in a landmark district, so I need to install them to Landmark Commission standards.
I got an estimate from Windows We Are for Kolbe wood “sash replacement kits,” but I’m thinking that is not what I want. Don’t the replacement kits mean that I lose some area of glass, because they are installed on top of the existing frame or something? Should I be looking for a “brick-to-brick” installation? If anyone installed Kolbe windows and can give some guidance I’d be most grateful.
Thanks so much for the offer of photos. Turns out my neighbors down the block installed Kolbe replacements recently, so I am going to go over there to check them out.
And thanks for the recommendation of Heights Historic Windows–I made an appointment with Pat Murtaugh next week.
I suggest calling Pat Murtaugh at Heights Historic Window and Door. 718 832 1182
They are Kolbe installers and they know what they are doing. There are two window install types to consider – One is Sash replacement and the other is full frame replacement. Typically full frame is more satisfying as the operation of the units is easier, but it really depends upon the conditions of your house. But again, I would recommend you talk to Pat – he is very knowledgeable.
Brendan Coburn, Architect.
We recently had kolbe sash replacement kits installed in a landmark district (altough we didn’t have original windows still in place).
We haven’t lost any wood/glass area – the kits are installed behind the existing frames/brickmould. One of the criteria for landmark approval is that the new windows have similar glass area as the originals. If you would like to see photos post an email…..