Windows!

It hasn't been fun living with windows from 1938. To begin with, the glass was single paned and did nothing to keep the heat out on a hot day, or to keep the heat in on a cold day. Another problem was the cracked and peeling glazing. The third problem would have been the cracked glass. And last, but definitely not least, was the painted glass. Yes, you read that right. The previous owners PAINTED some of the panes in order to maintain some privacy from their neighbors. WTH?! Had they never heard of curtains?

Here are some examples of the original windows:

Lovely bird decal in the living room


One out of THREE painted windows on the north side of the house. This one is in the bathroom


Cracked glass in the back room


Gross window screens


Peeling glazing (paint) on the front bay


We replaced them with vinyl Simonton windows. In some rooms we can crank it open like a door (a casement window). In others, they are double hung so we can pull down the top part for ventilation. And they all open towards you (like an oven door) for cleaning. Awesome. We got the "perimeter" style, which really matches the lights we originally got from Lowe's.

One of the windows. You can really see the perimeter style here.


Men at work



The final result:


We would like to thank Westlake Windows and Door for doing a fantastic job.

If you would like to see all 69 pictures of the window process, click here.