Reviving the Beauty of Wood Windows
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Brent introduces the Build Show and highlights the issues with flat windows, emphasizing their lack of depth and aesthetic appeal. He compares modern and traditional window designs, advocating for quality materials over vinyl due to durability concerns. Brent encourages restoring historic windows, praising the strength of old growth wood and the architectural integrity of features like divided light and shadow lines. He concludes by urging viewers to appreciate and restore wood windows for their beauty in home design.
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