How to Protect Pre-1978 Baltimore Homes During Window Replacement
Replacing windows in a pre-1978 Baltimore home is not just a matter of swapping old glass for new. In a rowhome or older detached house, the job can expose lead paint, disturb historic trim, and create permit or design issues that are easy to overlook until the work is already underway. In Baltimore, this comes up often because so many homes were built long before modern window systems, current energy standards, and lead-safe construction methods existed. Why Pre-1978