My journey in window restoration began by chance in 2017, when I attended a window restoration workshop. The workshop was a part of Northern Kentucky Preservation Weekend. At this workshop, I met Jim Turner (Turner Restoration) who would forever change my career path. After the workshop, I assisted Jim on various projects in Greater Detroit and Western Kentucky.

Through Jim, I was introduced to and subsequently hired by Centennial Preservation Group (Columbus, Ohio). I worked with Centennial for nearly two years on the iconic Union Terminal in Cincinnati. During this time I also worked on sashes from The Russell Senate Office Building in D.C.

In 2021, I formed Restoration West to service the Greater Cincinnati area. Restoration West specializes in the historic restoration of wood sashes and steel windows. To date I have completed dozens of projects in the region and look forward to expanding.

-Phil Polter Owner, Restoration West