Project Profile: Half Quatrefoil Transom Window Replica

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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. 


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