Window work

We mainly got the lift so that we could replace shingles that were blown off the roof by previous storms. Although I had to wait for the shingles to arrive, now I need to wait for a better weather day to replace the shingles. So we decided to tackle some other projects we wanted to get done with the lift. Our windows are in desperate need of some TLC. There were large gaps between the window trim and the bricks. We have been filling those gaps with spray insulation foam to reduce cold airflow during the winter and to keep bats from finding ways to enter the house.

After spraying foam insulation into the gaps I added additional trim to close the gaps between the existing trim and the bricks. The windows were then caulked and painted with a bonding primer.

(You can tell which ones were primed- they are the crisper white ones).

There are times when my first design needs to be redone. Several years ago we put windows in the greenhouse off of the kitchen. My first design looked crappy but I could not reach the windows by ladder or scaffolding, so with the lift here I am redoing the design. In the future, I will be able to maintain the windows from the inside of the greenhouse (or sunroom).

(Note: the boards are not part of the design. This was my attempt to close the opening before a major storm hit last night. I was in the lift when the winds and rain descended. Needless to say, I got wet.)