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Mid Century Modern Home Restoration Windows and Doors

Lotta Livin tips for successful preservation and restoration of a Mid Century Modern home: plain glass unobstructed windows and intact clerestory windows

Plain Glass Unobstructed Windows ADD$ Value

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SUBTRACT$ Value Mitigation
  • Iron bars on windows
  • Removing windows completely
  • Replacing floor to ceiling windows with half height windows
  • Grids in or Paned windows
  • Vinyl double hung replacement windows
  • decorative shutters or fancy storybook scrollwork/moldings
  • Arched top windows
  • French doors
  • Remove panes or grids
  • Replace with simple perpendicular rectangle aluminum or steel windows
  • Remove bars on street side of house
  • Install security lights
  • Install alarm system
  • Start a neighborhood watch program

Intact Clerestory Windows ADD$ Value

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SUBTRACT$ Value Mitigation
  • Covered Windows
  • Painted Over Windows
  • Remove covering
  • Strip paint

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