After all the years with leaky windows that let in water, dust and noise, today was the big day that a new window was installed in each of the small back bedrooms. They have all the new features - double paned, vinyl frames, sun reducing glass, etc. I don't even know the names of all the features. But, no matter, I am very happy with the way they look and the way they slide. Even the screens are easier to see through. Nice. The City of Placentia would not give us a variance so the new windows had to meet the current building code and be no more than 42" from the floor. The sills were lowered five inches which cost $250 a window.
Now I can start saving money to replace the sliders and one window in the back of the house. Maybe after the first of the year.
This is the truck that the two person crew arrives in - there is a complete workshop in the back. Along with the already constructed windows. They had to park in the driveway because Monday is street sweeping day.
The guys worked one inside and one outside, they were very efficient. The two windows are the same size, even though this is a smaller bedroom. The extra five inches lets in a lot more light.
Jose is outside with his caulking gun.
Blake is inside using level, tape measure and shims to align the frame.
