Field notes / For owners of historic houses
The Tudor Guide.
Technical notes on replacement steel and wood windows, decorative glazing, energy specifications and installation details — written for the people who live with them.
AI-generated architectural illustration · Not a client project or manufacturer product photograph.
For owners
Know the material.
Plan the replacement.
Plain-English notes on the windows and doors of Tudor houses, written for owners, not for the trade.
Decorative glazing
Leaded glass in replacement windows
Authentic lead, applied patterns and divided lights: similar rhythms, different constructions.
Field note 01 · Read article →
Steel windows
Specifying replacement steel casements
What to compare in a new steel window: sections, thermal construction, glazing and installation.
Field note 02 · Read article →
Pattern & proportion
Diamond patterns for new Tudor windows
How glass texture, diamond spacing and sightlines shape a replacement window.
Field note 03 · Read article →
Energy specification
Glazing & whole-window performance
U-factor, solar heat gain and frame construction—what matters when comparing replacements.
Field note 04 · Read article →
Local review
Montclair: planning window replacement
Preparing a clear replacement proposal for a property with historic-review requirements.
Field note 05 · Read article →
Care & handover
After installation: caring for new windows
Product-specific care for finishes, glazing, seals and hardware.
Field note 06 · Read article →
Start with the house, not a sales pitch
A measured replacement proposal.
Speak with our historic window specialists.
Tell us your town and the windows you want to replace. We’ll discuss frame materials, glazing, manufacturer options and the installation scope.