More Windows & Regrets

 

As the winter waned, we discovered a snow-melt creek behind the house. Picturesque and sounding so beautiful and gurgle-y.

As I have mentioned in earlier posts, window plans changed quite a bit. The first floor lower left window (blocked by plywood here), which was the second kitchen window, was going to shrink. The slim horizontal window in the middle was to disappear. The upper right hand window was also going to be walled in, and the windows under the left eave were going to be non-operable. This was all to save money and simplify some of the house plan.

 

This smaller window was going into the kitchen. Every room should ideally have two windows for two sources of light.

These east-side upstairs windows changed to non-operable as it was less expensive (ganged windows are more expensive too). Later on we would regret this, as we understood the prevailing winds better. What we did not regret was changing the window style for the upstairs sides. Not only was the effect charming (to have a different, smaller window under the eaves) but we actually liked this simple style quite a bit!

The master bedroom side windows were a simpler style, but being individual and not ganged (as in, bank of two or three) they were cheaper to have operable. 

I peeked out from the second floor, to see how my husband was doing the window installation. He installed the windows, working on the OUTSIDE of the scaffolding, hanging on with ONE hand, which was also holding a pencil.  I was sorry I looked out there to see what was going on.

Progress was made not only on windows but on the west eave.

I want to stop a moment and just appreciate clamps. Everyone should have an assortment in their toolbox!