Windows : history, repair and conservation / editors Michael Tutton, Elizabeth Hirst ; managing editor Jill Pearce ; consultant Hentie Louw.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Covers the history of the window, offering an illustrated glossary of window types. This book discusses structural issues, decay mechanisms and the performance standards and how they affect historic windows. It focuses on the materials used in the construction of windows and the craft of leaded glazing. The window has a long and fascinating history. It has evolved in response to the availability of resources, developments in design and technology, and the demands of those who use them. At once functional and aesthetic, the window must keep out the weather, provide ventilation, prevent intruders and buffer sound. Windows are also integral to the appearance of buildings, reflecting the practice and taste of particular regions or periods.