Seaquay Architectural Millwork Corporation

P.O. Box 308

Bridgeport, Pennsylvania 19405

Phone: (610) 279-1201 Fax: (610) 279-4896

seaquay@seaquaymillwork.com


Project Profile


Ettinger Hall, Muhlenberg College

Completed 1990


Who we are:

Specializing in historic reproductions, Seaquay Architectural Millwork is a custom manufacturer of wooden windows and doors. Our Products are manufactured to meet or exceed the specifications identified by the design professionals on each of the projects we produce. Seaquay employs state-of-the-art CADD technology for engineering and design. Seaquays manufacturing process combines old world style craftsmanship, with computer aided CNC manufacturing, to create historically sensitive and accurate products that set standards for air infiltration, water penetration and design pressure in the our industry.

Scope of Project:

The restoration of the exterior facade of one of the oldest buildings on the campus of Muhlenberg College. The project required the replacement in kind of the sash. The existing windows were single glazed 1/1 sash, with a transom above. The design requirements called for an Insulated window which would duplicate the original details of the sash. And Use the existing weights and chains balance system.

Construction:

Working closely with the client, shop drawings were produced showing the details necessary to fabricate the windows to there original design using 1/2" insulated glass as the glazing medium. The sash were manufactured to a thickness of 1-3/4". The sash were milled to receive the hardware for a weights and chains installation as per the clients requirements. The sash were constructed with an additional 1/4" in height to allow the scribing of the bottom rail in the event the existing openings were not square. The original weights and chain balancing system was reused. The sash were manufactured from Northeast White Pine. The sash were treated with a preservative, Water repellent. Prior to glazing the sash were primed.

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