Cardinal Restoration

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

Only replace whats needed. This "dutchman" repair gives new life to an old growth wood window.

07/02/2026

We have been learning more about "leadlight" windows recently. Each individual window needs glazing pressed into the lead to form a watertight seal. The previous owner hired someone to restore them who used what appears to be Liquid Nails. Please do your research before you hire someone 😊

07/02/2026

We have been learning more about "leadlight" windows recently. Each individual window needs glazing pressed into the lead to form a watertight seal. The previous owner hired someone to restore them and needless to say it wasnt done right. Please do your research before you hire someone 😊

05/15/2026

We had to quickly rebuild a missing lower sash at the hotel. Every piece was milled and joined using salvaged windows from the same project. I enjoy this part of the job 😊

04/21/2026

This is "Frankenstein" and he was built from 3 windows that were salvaged from the hotel. He will replace a casement window that was not an original. Same old growth wood and same exact profile just repurposed for a new window.

04/16/2026

Phase 3 almost complete. These leadlight double hung windows now function properly and look great

04/16/2026

How all double hungs should work!

04/07/2026

Mortise and tenon joinery can be challenging, so I'm excited to share a perfect fit.