About Us
Bagala Window Works has been
restoring windows and doors since 1988. Over the years we have restored windows
and doors in many of Maine's notable historic
properties and in plenty of private old homes as well.
Often
"Let's rip 'em out and start over" is the only window or door advice
you can find. Contractors who don't understand old windows and doors would just
as soon take them to the dump, put in new ones and be done with it. They don't
have to live with the wrong windows and doors. You do.
At
Bagala Window Works, we understand and appreciate old windows and doors and
believe that to maintain the historic and aesthetic character of your home it's
usually best to preserve them if possible.
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Your original wood windows and doors
have been gracing your home for decades. There aren't many things these days
that last that long. By now they may leak a little, might stick a bit, and are
probably difficult to deal with. But with some T.L.C from our knowledgeable
craftsmen, your windows and doors can be operating smoothly, efficiently and
gracefully for many decades to come. Restored with attention to detail, such as
original paint color, refurbished hardware and appropriate period glass, they'll work like new. And they'll
always look right because they are the windows and doors that were originally
designed for your home.
If
a window or door is restorable,
we will do just that. If it has gone past that point, we will make an exact
reproduction of it in our shop.
In
either case, we can add energy efficiency to your windows and doors with
appropriate weatherstripping
to stop air infiltration, which will also contribute to the comfort of your
home. We use only the finest quality weatherstripping in brass, bronze and
zinc, manufactured by Accurate Metal Weatherstrip Company. We've seen Accurate
weatherstrip still operating in windows and doors after more than 60 years!
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With your windows restored, you may
want to protect your investment with storm windows. We install historically sensitive storm
windows fabricated by Allied Storms,
Inc. They are available with numerous options and custom colors so you can
chose a storm window that meets your needs without detracting from the historic
character of your building.
You
may also wish to replace or add historically appropriate wood storms and/or
screens. We make both these items to your measurements, using the finest
quality materials and construction methods. With our instructions, they can be
easily installed in minutes.
Whether
you're a home owner, contractor, architect or historic preservation
professional, we'd be happy to share our experience through our consultation service. We can help you with everything
from feasibility studies and job pricing to advice on restoration methods. We
are fully insured, prompt and on budget and have an extensive list of satisfied
customers.
You
can reach us about any of our services by calling our office at 207-878-6306 or by E-mail.
We'd
love to hear about your
project!
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Email: marc@bagalawindoworks.com