Today we decided to tackle the windows project. This project includes a total of 9 windows to be replaced (in 2 rooms) and one window to be removed and sided. Since this is a huge project we’re doing it in stages, starting with the windows on the porch which we can do just the two of us. These large windows are quite heavy but Ryan was able to carry them out and put them in since they’re not high off the porch floor.
We took a ton of pictures so I’m going to let the pictures tell the story – unfortunately it was too dark by the time we cleaned up to take pictures of the final product so I’ll post those tomorrow. Here’s our day…
Taking out window number 1
We started with the decision to do 2 windows toward the back of the cupola to start.
All exterior boxes removed and window out
We had to remove all the decorative window box wood – we’ll have to redo this design with new wood.
Building up the window a little
Our new windows are a little shorter (on purpose – we’d like to be able to fit outlets under the windows), so we had to build up the bottom a bit.
Building up window number 2
While Ryan built up the first window I started taking out the second window.
Window number 2
2 windows getting prepped
Both windows all stripped down at this point and Ryan built up the second window bottom.
Ready for ice shield
At this point I got started cutting felt paper and ice shield to install.
starting with some felt paper on the bottom
Window number one almost prepped
We got both windows just about prepped before installing either.
Felt paper along the top
Awwww… someone’s walking on the outside walls!!!
Window number 1 in!
The first window went pretty smoothly. Of course it didn’t have to line up with anything, just be level so it was the easiest of them all.
Window 1!
And what a pretty window it is 🙂 At this point we decided to order some pizza for dinner so we could keep working and we also decided we could manage a third window before dark so we started the demo of the third window.
Window 2 and 3 built up
It went pretty quickly since we had the hang of it at this point.
Side view of window 2 and 3
We got the felt paper and ice shield up on the third pretty quickly.
Window number 3
felt paper across the top - ready for windows!
At this point we installed the second and third windows. They were slightly more difficult because they have to be level AND the sills all have to be level with each other since they will connect around the cupola in the window box design. I think we managed okay and we got all the tools picked up before dark.
Unfortunately we won’t be able to continue tomorrow because Ryan has to go into the office for the day but I will post the window pictures tomorrow and whatever project I decide to tackle by myself… so much to choose from!