I would definitely consider repairing the existing windows. I have
spent the last two years (off and on) repairing my wooden windows.
They are 25 years old, missing putty in places and leaking on the
inside. If the wood is intact and the joints are strong, It doesn't
take much to repair them.

Strip the wood of failing paint and putty, prime, add new putty, wait a
while, then prime and paint. As a homeowner, I have the luxury to take
this job in steps, or if you don't want to do it yourself, hire out the
labor. You'll love the look and you get to keep the original windows!

Good luck with the windows,

James


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Hi all,

My wife and I recently bought a 1923 Colonial with mostly original
windows, most of which are totally shot. But generally, we bought the
house in part because it is still so warm and woody - we really dislike
vinyl, plastic and other modern materials. So we're looking to replace
our old wood windows with new wood windows - we're not interested in
vinyl or fiberglass (except maybe for the bathroom). I know this means
we'll be paying a bit more from the start.