Putty & Points Window Restoration

03/19/2026

The City's Office of Historic Preservation has a certification program for real estate agents, though anyone is welcome to join in.

The program includes three classes and one exam.

Classes:
1. City Resources & Processes
2. Property Research or Wood Windows 101
3. Preservation in Action: Historic & Design Review Commission

We'll start our next series on Wednesday, March 25. 10 am to 1 pm, with a break for lunch. Our first class shares information about city resources and processes for working on properties designated historic. Learn some basic guidelines, historic architecture, and how to submit an application.
$30. or $60 for those interested in CE credit. The class is virtual.

Calendar of classes: https://www.sanantonio.gov/historic/Events/realtor-training

Realtor Academy

09/21/2025

We are hiring! Do you have:

• an interest in historic preservation?
• a strong attention to detail?
• a problem-solving mindset?

Woodworking experience is not required, but a level of comfort with tools will be helpful.

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$16 to start
Full time, M-F 8-5
Text or call Daniel at 210-287-9025

08/20/2025

We've been quiet, because we've been busy! We’re currently restoring all of the windows in historic fire station #16. Built in 1921, it's one the few historic fire stations remaining in San Antonio. The new owners are turning it into their residence!

01/27/2024

If you follow this page, you probably have an older house. Don’t miss the city’s 15th Annual Historic Homeowner Fair tomorrow (Sat) at the Convention Center from 10-2. It’s a great opportunity to connect with contractors who work on older homes. The city will have a lot of information about permitting, the historic designation process and more. Plus a tree giveaway and workshops. All free!

We’ll be there with a booth. Come talk to us about windows or just say hi!

11/11/2023

We hope you'll join us for today's open house!

07/20/2023

Here’s what our building got up to this weekend - classic car photo shoot!

07/09/2023

He’s not wrong.

06/19/2023

Finally got our website up! We did our best to answer the most frequently asked questions. Take a look and see if we missed anything - feel free to ask additional questions below.

The basic steps of a full restoration include first removing the sashes, carefully removing the glass from the frames, then stripping the paint down to the wood. Any areas of rot or damage are repaired using reclaimed historic wood when possible. Then the glass panes are cleaned and reinstalled usin...

06/10/2023

Done! Beautiful work by

06/07/2023

Hand-painted signage going up! Loving the vintage vibe.

https://instagram.com/roots_to_reality

05/18/2023

Fresh coat of paint!

04/25/2023

This grand old house in Monte Vista has 30 windows! Here, we're prepping the frames to get them ready to reinstall the sashes.

While this client is doing a complete remodel, restoring all your windows in one go can seem overwhelming (financially and otherwise). Many of our clients choose to do a few at a time in phases. We're happy to accommodate your timeline.

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For anyone curious about lead paint/dust while we work in your home, all of our tools (even our hand scrapers) are attached to a HEPA vacuum to keep contamination to a minimum.