Preserve + Protect
Since 1960, HMI has been at the forefront of community preservation in Madison. We offer free advice and suggestions to property owners in the historic district and even beyond.
Preservation Workshops
Save That Sash Window Workshop
June 17 & 18, 2022
It was a marvelous weekend in Madison! Participants learned about windows from 4 amazing experts. Special thanks to Indiana Landmarks, Indiana Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities who sponsored this program through a Historic Preservation Education Grant.
Historic Windows Matter
Don't take our word for it though, see the links below to learn more.
"Saving Old Windows": https://www.thisoldhouse.com/milton-house/21014994/saving-old-windows
"10 Things You Should Know About Retrofitting Historic Windows": https://savingplaces.org/stories/preservation-tips-tools-retrofitting-historic-windows#.Ye6_3tXMK_8
"Preserving Historic Windows": https://thecraftsmanblog.com/preserving-historic-windows/
"Top Ten Reasons to Restore or Repair Windows": https://windowpreservationalliance.org/resources/Documents/WPATopTenReasonstoRestoreorRepairWindows.rev.pdf
Window Preservation Standards Collaborative: https://windowstandards.org/
Pain in the Glass Website that Explores Storm Windows and Historic Window Repairs: http://painintheglass.us/index.php
"New Study Shows That Restored 200 Year Old WIndows Are as Airtight as Brand New Replacements": https://www.treehugger.com/new-study-shows-restored-year-old-windows-are-effective-brand-new-replacements-4856655?utm_campaign=09-07-20---Food-for-though&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_source=Message&fbclid=IwAR2ibyMEKscDkSISXg4deu7k9xi0jpV4hMsFnjgZ8IY3ObpOq_A_RW0ymm4