Main Windows Part 1

Replacing all of the large windows with larger double-pane windows. The involves sawing out the center support, and then adding additional framing at the bottom (as there is none currently) and building a frame. I'm doing them in sets of 3 or 4 so that they are manageable. Unfortunately the glass isn't cheap. Code requires tempered glass, and I'm looking at about $775 per window.

Start, demolition

The base only had the metal flashing wrapped over the foundation, so as a precaution I went ahead and sealed it with the same tar-based sealer I'm using on the base of the foundation

Now framing

And finally, once measurements are made, and glass ordered (2 week delivery) some temporary filler is put in place

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Craigslist Find

I'm still using a lot of old Ikea Expedit stuff for storage. It works, and is flexible, but not fancy. Been on the lookout for something better. Ran across this on CL for only $300, and got them to deliver. Right now it's just staged in the open area of the basement. I should be able to finish the framing and drywall in the old theater, and I'll move these in there.

Paint

Had to get a coat of paint on before the rains hit. Not completely sold on the blue trim, may due a dark brown or grey there instead, but a huge improvement over what it was. Right now I only have one coat on, and haven't done the edging right, so it's a rough paint job, but it will tide the house over until I get a patch of good weather and can finish the job.

Patio Demo

Wanted to get a good exposure to the foundation so I could verify the seal (think I found a leak in the planter box where the foundation meets), so I decided to tackle getting the rear concrete pad broken up. Quotes to do the job were in the $5k range, so I decided I'd break it up and move it myself. Removal then is only $650. Rented a breaker from HomeDepot. Took about 6-7hrs of work, and a lot of Ibuprofin. Went from this: To this: I am planning on taking at least a week of picking at it to move everything.

Normandy Park Restoration

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