“Our almost 100 year old double-hung windows were in sore need of attention as they were barely operable, drafty, and in questionable condition. We considered replacements but really wanted to work with and preserve the architectural quality and character of the existing windows. We found Bach Woodcraft through a trade website on recommendation and soon were off and running. Kin Schildbach brought his extensive expertise, craftsmanship, and experience to bear and the result is nothing short of remarkable. With added weather seals the windows perform better than the originals, are beautiful, and should last at least another 100 years!”
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Restoration, Reproduction, and New Historic Windows
If you own a historic home in New England, you care about maintaining it’s structure and beauty. Whether your original sash needs restoration, a damaged window needs to be reproduced to match the existing character of the home, or you are adding new windows that need to honor the architectural style of the period, Kin Schildbach at Bach Woodcraft brings the craft and experience.
Working with specialty woods, traditional mortise and tenon joinery, and similar hand-detailing techniques used when your home was built, Kin restores, replicates, and builds historic wood window sash that blends seamlessly with what is already there. If your home falls within a local historic district, Bach Woodcraft understands the compliance requirements and can help you navigate the approval process.
On the Irreplaceable Value of Original Wood Windows
The original wood windows in a New England historic home are not simply old — they are built from old-growth timber that is no longer available. Dense, tight-grained, and naturally rot-resistant, this wood outlasts anything milled today. The wavy glass that catches light in a way no modern pane can replicate, the hand-cut joinery, the proportions drawn from the architectural period of the home — these are details that define the character of the house. Replacing them with modern units, however well-intentioned, permanently removes something that cannot be brought back. Restoration preserves what is already there. Replication, when a window is beyond saving, reproduces it faithfully. Either way, the home keeps its soul.
Who We Serve
- Historic homeowners navigating HDC approval
- Architects and preservation consultants on renovation projects
- Private schools, churches, and institutions with historic buildings
Some Locations We Serve in New England and Greater Boston
Kin Schildbach and Bach Woodcraft travel throughout New England to serve historic homeowners — with a particular focus on the small historic towns of eastern Massachusetts, Boston’s North and South Shores, coastal New Hampshire, and southern Maine.
- Massachusetts: Boston, Weston, Dover, Lexington, Winchester, Needham, Boxford, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Wayland
- New Castle, New Hampshire
- Greenwich / Old Greenwich, Connecticut
On Kin’s Craft and What Sets Him Apart
What separates Kin Schildbach from a general carpenter or window contractor is the depth of his knowledge of historic construction. Kin works with traditional joinery techniques, period-appropriate materials, and an understanding of how windows were built in different architectural eras. That knowledge matters because no two historic homes are exactly alike. For homeowners, architects, and historic district commissions, attention to authenticity essential. Whether the project is a single damaged sash or an entire house, the approach is the same: honest assessment, careful craftsmanship, and work that holds up for generations.
Window Preservation Alliance
Kin Schildbach is a proud member of the Window Preservation Alliance, the national trade organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation of original historic windows. Membership in the WPA reflects a shared commitment to the belief that the original wood windows of a historic home are worth saving — and that skilled craftsmanship, not replacement, is the right answer. For homeowners navigating the decision to restore or replace, the WPA exists to connect them with professionals who have the knowledge and dedication to do the work properly. As a WPA member, Kin is part of a vetted national network of window restoration craftsmen who hold themselves to the highest standards of historic preservation practice.
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