Re-View manufactured historically accurate wood window replicas to match the design of the originals for the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Maybe it is a deep-seated need to impress that was a result of trying to gain my parents’ attention in a family of five kids. So when someone asks how about the state of my business, I can recite all of the great things that are going on at Re-View with an upbeat flair. I was thinking about this last week as I was on a project site correcting a window product failure.

A look at the role facilities play in the academic experience and the associated opportunities for woodworkers: Part 2 of 2

A look at the role facilities play in the academic experience and the associated opportunities for woodworkers: Part 1 of 2

I was forced to pursue an FSC certification since Re-View was selected to manufacture historic window replicas for a LEED gold university project. To secure a precious point towards a gold standing, the project demanded all wood be FSC

Re-View often gets dragged into the debate on what is the proper scope of work for historic windows. I am a firm believer that it helps to have input that is void of emotion to assist in determining an opinion on this subject.

One would think that the restoration of a building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places would respect the integrity of the design and the existing materials. Instead, the request for proposals was asking for the original wood double hung windows that span 14 feet tall to be replaced.

There are situations where testing of historic windows makes sense. We have found testing to be very valuable when you have a situation where the entire window system must be replicated.