Bagala Window Works

Unique Door Transom

Alice — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:44:32 +0000

Just completed restoration on a very unique bowed door transom from a historic property in Standish, Maine. The transom had lead muntins which we had never seen before. We were told it is a one-of-a-kind. These photos highlight the process we used to repair and restore it.

It’s now Elementary Science – historic windows are better!

Alice — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:24:56 +0000

A sixth grade science project conducted by a 12-year-old elementary school student in Indiana is receiving lots of attention from preservation experts. Daniel Linley, who lives in an 100 year old Dutch Colonial placed a bet with his Dad that new double paned replacement windows would be better than the homes 1926 sash-and-storm combination. After conducting his experiment he lost the bet to his Dad but won first prize and learned the value of historic windows. Read more about Daniel and his experiment here.

BWW receives Honor Award from Maine Preservation

Alice — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 17:55:39 +0000

Maine Preservation announced its selection of 2012 honorees for outstanding preservation work in the state throughout 2012, and we were selected among the many talented preservation professionals. Our work on the windows of the Morrill N. Drew House in the west end of Portland was highlighted as outstanding. The house is an original John Calvin Stevens design and the only residential property to be nominated this year.

Go here to learn more about Maine Preservation and the Honor Award recipients.

Greater Portland Landmarks announces ‘Places in Peril’

Alice — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:31:14 +0000

Greater Portland Landmarks launched 2012 ‘Places in Peril’, a new program designed to bring attention to historically significant properties in Southern Maine that are endangered. GPL is seeking to raise community awareness that these “places in peril” could be lost without action to preserve them. Marc Bagala was pleased to serve as a consultant on the selection committee for this new program.

BWW Heads to PTN workshop in Charleston, South Carolina

Alice — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:46:25 +0000

Later this month Bagala Window Works will attend the 16th annual International Preservation Trades Workshop - Cornerstones: Collaborative Approaches to Preservation.

One of the highlights of this year’s conference, BWW owner and president, Marc Bagala, will be presenting a workshop called “24 years and hundreds of windows later”. Encompassing advice on operating and growing a successful window restoration business, he will share his unique experiences, what he’s learned over the years, and some helpful dos and don’ts.

Park Street Door Restoration

Alice — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 14:00:05 +0000

Bagala Window Works recently completely interior and exterior door restoration at a historic school being converted into apartments. We completely restored the doors and several transoms, and fabricated new transoms, as well. The doors look beautiful and are ready to keep out cold Maine winter drafts!

Fan-lite Restoration, Bangor, Maine

Alice — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:15:29 +0000

Dustin working magic on an antique fan-lite. Click the images to see the details.

Restoration of 144 pane window – Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Alice — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:17:55 +0000

BWW recently completed restoration of a large 144-pane window. Below are photos showing the project from start to finish. Our staff did a great job troubleshooting the challenges of working with such a large window. Now our customer is very happily enjoying the beautiful view from their newly restored window! Click on the photos to see details of each step in the process.

Beautiful New (Old) Windows

Alice — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:28:35 +0000

Here are some handmade reproduction sash made in our shop for a restoration project that was missing a few windows. We made them from old-growth timber salvaged from a barn and handcrafted in period style. Notice the traditional joinery using square pegs in round holes, and the beautiful tight grain of the antique douglas fir. (Just click on the photos to zoom in and see all the beautiful details.)

Historic Window Restoration Projects

Alice — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:56:21 +0000

Colleges/Universities/Schools:

- U.N.E College of Health Care Professionals, Portland, Maine

- Colby College – Chapel Windows, Waterville, Maine

- Berwick Academy – Fogg Building, Burley Davis Building, 1876 House, Berwick, Maine

Historic Museums/Houses:

- Longfellow House Portland, Maine

- Admiral Perry House, Eagle Island

- Blaine House Augusta, Maine

- Maine Fifth Regiment Peaks Island

- Monastery of the Precious Blood Portland, Maine

- Narramissic Farm Bridgton, Maine

- The Temple & Jordan Hall Ocean Park, Maine

- Poland Spring Resort Poland Spring, Maine

- Cumberland Club Portland, Maine

- Loring House Portland, Maine

- Hidden Court Cape Elizabeth, Maine

- Moses House Bridgton, Maine

- Safford House Portland Maine

Town and City Halls:

- Pownal Town Hall Pownal Maine

- Hallowell City Hall Hallowell, Maine

- Old Harpswell Town Hall Harpswell, Maine

- Augusta City Hall Augusta, Maine

Churches:

- Poland Springs Chapel Poland Springs, Maine

- St. Andrews by the Sea New Hampshire

- First Parish Church Yarmouth, Maine

- Dover Baptist Church Dover, New Hampshire

- Friend’s Meeting House Portland, Maine

- Yarmouth Congregational Church Yarmouth, Maine

Libraries:

- Lithgow Library Augusta, Maine

- Arthur Mann Library West Paris, Maine

- Kennebunk Free Library Kennebunk, Maine

- Gardiner Public Library Gardiner, Maine

- Davis Memorial Library Limington, Maine

Other Historic Restoration Projects:

-Johnson Hall Arts Center Gardiner, Maine

- Park Street School Apartments Kennebunk, Maine

- Elm Terrace Portland, Maine

- Healey Asylum Lewiston, Maine

- Martin’s Point – Marine Hospital Portland, Maine