It wasn’t a small project (or an inexpensive one) to replace the front door and all the original aluminum frame windows, but since we hired a highly recommended company to do the work for us, and the crew finished the job and hauled away the debris in two days, it feels easy. DIY has its advantages, but these windows had some tricky problems which we weren’t sure we’d be able to manage, and we knew we wouldn’t have the time to finish the job before winter.
We’ve been thinking about replacing the windows ever since we moved into the house, but it didn’t become a high priority until two of the more brittle windows cracked this spring. The project is proving its value already. We chose a new door with a row of windows across the top to let light into the once-dark entry. The new windows look great, and with wider openings and screens, we’ll be able to cool down the house in warm weather and keep out insects. Outside noises are more muted than before and our furnace hasn’t been turning on as much as it used to (it may be August, but there haven’t been many hot days this summer). The frames have only been primered, so we hope September’s weather will cooperate and allow us to paint the house.
This entry was posted on Friday, August 29th, 2008 at 1:54pm
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