The windows we ordered were intentionally a little bigger than the existing windows so that we could have the maximum amount of light between the existing studs. To install larger windows Rocky is going to need to cut into the clapboard on the outside of the house a few inches on each side. He’ll have to do the same thing with the drywall on the inside of house.
We are adding in one new construction window which simply means Coastal Windows & Exteriors is installing a window where there has never been one before (all the other windows are referred to replacement windows). You learn a new thing everyday. 🙂 To get the correct measurements for this window Rocky got out on our front porch’s roof and measured to find the halfway point between the two windows. Yes, I was out there with him taking this photo. 🙂
Then he took me into the walk in closet, where the window will be, and walked me through exactly where the window will be. It’ll be behind a chest and where the rod currently hangs so he told me what needs to be moved before he returns to install the windows. We have held off doing any built-ins in the closet until we knew the exact placement of the new window.
After Rocky finished all his measurements he wrote all his notes (while being incredibly flexible and writing on my son’s car board that he set up on our desk!). He then walked me through each of the next steps and gave me his number so we could connect directly about setting up a date for the install.
There were a couple of things that were eye opening to me:
1. Rocky measured to the 1/8 of an inch so that when he came back for the install he and his crew would be ready to go to install all the windows quickly and efficiently in one day.
2. To remove the windows, because we most likely have lead paint in them, Rocky needs to completely tarp off the area inside the house so no lead filled dust flies around.
3. After the removal is complete and the area has been totally cleaned up he can open the space for the installation of the new windows since there is no remaining danger of lead paint. At this point I can start photographing the area again. 🙂
Coastal Windows & Exteriors provided us with complimentary services but all opinions in this post are 100% mine, including the fact that I have nothing but positive things to say about our first meeting with Rocky. He represented Coastal Windows & Exteriors wonderfully!