Window Restoration Systems' Steam stripper - a window restoration and lead paint removal revolution


	The *Steam Stripper* from Window Restoration Systems is an insulated, stainless steel chamber with an attached steam generator. The electric steam generator fills the chamber with hot steam and a thermal sensor maintains a constant temperature. Window sashes are loaded onto the two slide out shelves, the door is sealed, and steam quickly fills the entire chamber, heating the sash on all sides. Within 30 minutes the steam softens rock hard glazing and all layers of paint in one cycle, whether it be one coat or twenty. Actually, the more coats the better. With just a putty knife a window can be completely deglazed and stripped in one operation. Glass breakage is also significantly reduced with a *Steam Stripper. Heat remaining in the wood quickly dries out the sash, making it ready for sanding, repairing, and painting in a matter of hours. The Steam Stripper* completely eliminates the chemical residue and charred wood associated with other methods of paint removal. Nearly all painted sashes from pre-1970 buildings are coated with paint and glazing putty that contains lead. Heat and mechanical methods of paint removal such as sanding, scraping, and heating release lead dust and fumes into the air which can cause serious health problems for workers as well as occupants. The *Steam Stripper’s* wet process controls this lead hazard. Because no chemical strippers are used, workers are not subjected to their harmful effects. The workplace and environment are not contaminated with chemicals. Everyone restoring windows with The *Steam Stripper* breathes easier and works safer. Restoring windows is time consuming and tedious. The *Steam Stripper* dramatically reduces both labor and overhead costs. Window restoration shops have reduced stripping and deglazing times up to 75%. This single benefit can significantly change the way window restoration is approached and budgeted. With a *Steam Stripper, contractors that shied away from window restoration or installed replacement units can now restore, strengthening and expanding their business capacity. For those already restoring windows, a Steam Stripper* can make the difference between breaking even and making a profit. Steam Chamber Overall dimensions 76 1/4 x 47 x 13 Window Capacity 72 x 44 x 2 1/2 Steam Generator Overal dimensions 15 1/2 x 15 x 6 Power Requirements 220V 24Amp Steam Chamber All stainless steel steam chamber Two pull-out shelves for easy loading Temperature gauge for thermal monitoring Gasketed door with hold down latches for a water-tight seal Sloped interior with center drain for moisture removal Steam Generator Large capacity steam generator for rapid heating Quick steam and water connections for easy hook-up Thermal sensor monitor maintains consistent temperature Safety timer automatically turns off unattended steam generator


	Preserve or replace? This is the common dilemma facing owners of older buildings—private, commercial, or institutional. All too often “lets rip ’em out and start over”becomes the norm due to cost or lack of a viable method, even when restoration is preferred. Countless windows built with quality construction and superior rot resistant old growth wood needlessly end up in land fills simply because proper restoration was to expensive, stripping was to time consuming, and removing lead paint too dangerous. A *Steam Stripper* changes all this. At Window Restoration Systems, we believe the original wood windows gracing old homes and buildings over the years should continue to do so. Rarely does a replacement compare to the original, visually or structurally. Most older windows will outlast their replacements if properly restored. Whether you’re an architect, preservationist, contractor or home owner, there is now an efficient, practical, safe way to restore windows. Save time, money, and a piece of our national heritage with the *Steam Stripper* from Window Restoration Systems .