Who we are
Richardson Window Works was formed in 2016 by James Richardson. We restore and repairs wood windows constructed before 1940.
What we do
Window and Door Repair & Restoration
Fabrication of Custom Wood Storm Windows and Screens
Reproduction Wood Windows
Installation of Mon-Ray Aluminum Storm Windows
Training & Consulting for Homeowners, Architects, & Organizations
Mechanical Tune-ups
Bronze Weatherstripping
Chemical-Free Paint Removal
Our Founder
James Richardson
Founder
Richardson holds a BA in Fine Arts with a concentration in sculpture from University of Albany. After careers in retail and finance, he began Richardson Window Works as a way to combine his skill with materials (especially wood), processes, and “making” with interest in historic preservation. He trained with Mark Bagala at Bagala Window Works in Westbrook, Maine and Alison Hardy at Window Woman of New England in Amesbury, Massachusetts. He is a member of the Window Preservation Alliance.
Not a DIYer? There are people near you that can do it for you. Hiring a skilled tradesperson to repair your windows fuels the economy and provides jobs.
— Rypkema, 2006
Commitment to sustainability + local economic development
RWW helps property owners reduce their carbon footprint and dependence on fossil fuels by restoring existing windows rather than replacing them with new vinyl windows (a petrochemical product). Our 2500 ft2 shop is solar-powered.
RWW prioritizes local labor and suppliers. 90% of project costs are returned to the community by paying local workers and sourcing supplies and materials locally.
Looking for work?
Since 2016, RWW has restored windows at 30 residences and commercial buildings with the assistance of 2 full time, year-round employees. Additional employees and subcontractors are hired on a project-by-project basis.
