Big Fat Posting (Part II)

Next, the story about the front windows.

As most of you know, we had deliberated over the windows for months, finally ordered them, then waited and waited, despite the fact that we were told 2-3 weeks. When they arrived, we were so excited...we almost didn't notice that all the windows for the front of the house were wrong. They were supposed to be wood interior/wood exterior. Instead, they were wood interior/metal clad exterior, just like the windows for the back of the house (see Big Fast Posting I). Now, metal clad is very nice and far less maintenance than wood - but we had made that decision for design purposes (just wait till you see the finished product!). So, we sent them back. One week later, they deliver the newly made front windows...also wrong. Clearly stated to the manufacturer, these windows were to be stain grade. Yet, they showed up caulked with ugly, ugly beige caulking. Great...if you're painting over it. No, no, we're designers...we have something in mind, ugly caulking is not part of it. So, we sent them back again. It takes a little longer, and then the windows show up in our backyard again, and the caulking is striped. They did a decent job, we'll take it.

If you read Part I, you'll remember that the window/door combo was quite the task for the two of us. Knowing that the front window was much heavier and to be installed further from the ground - I told Ben that I would not be lifting the front window, and we must recruit three men to help out. Actually, 3.25 men were available to help us out. Big, big thanks to Billy, Justin, Kamal and his son Stephen. We ended off the evening with beer & pizza till dusk in the front lawn, the hoppcha bunny stopped by for a visit too.

Hey Ben...where's the front door?


It's in the front yard...


Ben & Billy bring in the new front door (I don't know why this sentence is underlined, I can't find where to turn it off)



Ben & Billy say "Hi!"


Kamal & his son climbing in the tree. Stephen & I were very busy collecting pine cones while the guys prepped for the window.


I wanted to take a picture of all the guys carrying the window, a good action shot. But, I was too excited and forgot. Then, I wanted to take a picture of all the guys hanging out after...I forgot to do that too. Oops. Here' a picture of Ben about to nail in the last few nails.


I also don't have photos of the basement windows, we installed those the same day as the master bath window. I'll make sure to get them this weekend. Seven window/doors down, three to go!