Windows

This is the weekend that our contractor friend Earl came down to help with windows. Matt was really hoping that they could get at least most of the windows installed before Earl had to head home Sunday evening. Here's the progress so far, starting a day or two back, since I've been slow at updating...

Wednesday

We did indeed pass inspection for the radiant tubing system Wednesday morning, and the concrete crew was here ready to get cranking. They were here most of the day pouring and finishing the concrete, and also doing the finish grading (last Friday the rough-graded ground was still too wet deep in there to smooth out nicely). Owen and Leah took these photos for me since I was with Reuben at his physical therapy appointment.

Right through the window comes the conveyor. This also lets you see the orange tubing running all over.

a fun in-process shot

and nearly done, waiting for the concrete to cure enough to finish

Unlike the basement floor, which is beautiful, this one did not finish up very nicely, so we're going to have to call him back to see what he can do about it. It would be fine if we were installing something over it, but this is supposed to be the finish floor. Of our living room. It's pretty rough right now.

Thursday

Matt had to do "real" work (for clients).

Friday

 Today's task was to do everything possible to get the windows ready so Matt and Earl could maximize their time in actual installation and not prep on Saturday.

Owen helping Matt rip down some OSB

Because we're putting 1" rigid insulation over the exterior of the house, Matt needs to build out (with the OSB strips) a solid nailing surface to secure the windows to.

nailing in cedar sills late into the night. Owen is able to finish the nails that Matt sets for him.

This was also the day that the windows got delivered! There are a lot of windows in this house. Twenty-eight, I believe, and that doesn't count the units where multiples are mulled together. Here are some of them.

Just as Matt and Owen were wrapping up for the night as the sun was going down, Earl showed up. He got to sleep in Krassi's bed.

Saturday

 Finally caught up to today! Matt and Earl got out there bright and early, getting things set so they could be pounding nails by 8:00. Rinnah and I took an early morning trip to Home Depot to get the appropriate nail. I'm not usually out that way at 7:30 in the morning!

By early lunch time, six of the living room windows were in!

Earl got to do the outside work. ;) Both of them were pleased with the progress.

This is a series of shots I took of where things stood after supper tonight:

As far as I know, the only ones that they haven't finished by now, as I hear them walking in the door because it's awfully dark outside, is the large horizontal one in the first photo. Wow!!! Incredible progress - and this means that they may be able to put in some time getting the roofing started tomorrow!!

Actually, Matt's sitting here now, and says all 28 windows are in place. Nothing like having a real contractor working with you to help you get a ton done!

So that gets you up to date on the house.