Windows: History, Repair and Conservation, Second Edition

An Authoritative Guide to Historic Windows

The second edition of Windows: History, Repair and Conservation brings together editors James W. P. Campbell and Michael Tutton with a team of specialists to explore one of the most technically complex and historically revealing elements of a building: the window.

From the earliest glazed openings to the refined sash windows of the Georgian era and beyond, the book traces how windows evolved in form, material, and construction. It then shifts from history to practice, showing how that understanding applies to surveying, structural assessment, performance, and long-term conservation.

What the Book Includes

• Historical development of windows from the ancient world to the present day
• Dating sash windows through their details and understanding window fittings
• Glass history and development
• Recording and assessing historic windows
• Structural evaluation and performance/sustainability concerns
• Conservation and repair of timber, metal, stone, leaded lights, stained glass, and painted finishes

For Professionals and Building Owners

Written by architects, conservators, surveyors, and materials specialists, the chapters are detailed enough for those managing historic buildings, yet clearly organised for readers who need to locate practical guidance quickly. The revised edition adds new material and reflects current research, making it a dependable reference for conservation architects, surveyors, heritage officers, and anyone responsible for the care of older buildings.

This is a substantial, carefully edited contribution to the literature on building conservation, combining historical scholarship with practical repair knowledge.