The Main Windows Arrive

With the newly-arrived front windows installed, the house is really starting to hint at its final character. I guess the windows are kind of like eyes -- contributing much to the personality of a building.

The windows are made from gum trees (Victorian Ash, hardwood). They are double hung, and weight-balanced. I feel like I don't deserve such beautiful windows. They slide up and down so easily -- I just hope they are doing the same 100 years from now.

We managed to pre-prime all the window-sashes at the factory, prior to glazing. So the glazing-rebat/putty-bed is primed. In some cases we had time to also prime the rest of the frame as well.

We have installed plastic sheeting over them to protect them from falling mortar during the bricking process.


The front windows installed, ready for the brickwork.