This being the season of window making and the generousity of ARC, we did a window inventory. We knew they all needed a lot of TLC but when you see photographs of all of them you realise how much work this will take.
Pictures for each floor start from the left and rotate anti-clockwise.
Ground floor
Everything on this floor is missing or is pretty much trash.
First floor
We actually have two windows that are fully operational. These are protected by the porch, hence their condition. A lot of our windows were shot with BB guns, shame as the glass was old wavy glass.
Second floor
Most of these windows are exposed to the full brunt of the elements, hence they’re in most need of repair.
Cupola/penthouse
The cupola will have nine windows which don’t currently exist, hence no pictures.
Summary
Within a short time we’ll be pretty proficient at making or restoring sash windows and it would be nice to offer some window making classes. We’d need our friend Derrick to be onboard as he has the historical and practical knowledge and is the person I go to when I get stuck. Just an idea.
Lastly anyone want to sponsor a window pane? Not sure what that would entail, but we’d let you look through it and open and close it!!! Maybe have your name tastefully etched onto the glass as well.
36 Windows just as well your not living in 17th century England tax would have been horrendous. After the year we have just had how refreshing to hear the story of ARC restores my faith in all things good.
Keep the updates rolling in.
Ha ha yes, maybe that was why half if them are boarded up!!! Yes it is good and refreshing news 🙂
Ever considered white oak? 1/3 the price and holds up well outdoors.
If you get quartersawm it will immunize the potential for warping.
Thanks for your comment Brian. No we haven’t really considered white oak but maybe we should. The woods we have considered so far are accoya, mahogany and thermally modified wood. As a window doesn’t involve a large amount of wood (well the case has a decent amount) we were going for the more costly woods, that said costs do add up so we probably should consider white oak. We are using white oak in a door we recently made as well as in door jambs and thresholds.