Remember when I asked the window question? We received one bid. It was about what we expected. The second bid was a flat out refusal. Refusal to bid or to replace our windows. Kevin felt the look of our house would be ruined, the inside trim would be damaged, we would lose light, it would be expensive and disappointing. Oh my! Our house reminded him of story time with his mama and there was NO way he was going to ruin that. He has been selling windows for 22 years but apparently not to us!
So, now what? Well, he recommended a Fein Master tool and hard labor. Mine. Hubby came home and I told him no new windows, I am going to restore and repair.
Then I go to work and Washington State Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation has sent the museum information on Historic Preservation Month 2010, Unlocking the Benefits of Historic Windows. Old is the new green. They have tips in the form of a Preservation Guide.
New windows would be easier but overall this will be a better choice. Remind me when I get whiney about the work involved...
3 comments:
HURRAH!!! I was feeling sad that your lovely, filled-with-charm-and-character windows might have to go.
I'm so glad they're staying...Can I contribute a throw or something to your maybe-less-than-energy-efficient winters? 'Cause I LOVE those windows!
That woman looks just like you!!! If she can do it so can you...please wear an apron though!!!
I have everyone's email, but yours. Becky can't do it on Monday after all so does Thurs. work for you? Or, we could do both!!!
Let me know!
Junkin was fun and yes, maybe a meeting or two is in order!
I need to show that to hubby...he wants to replace the upstairs original windows...I want to save the wavy-gravy glass.
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