Construction Update: Windows and Doors

The journey to this point has been stressful and certainly tried our patience, but the house is finally dried in and ready for roofing and siding. Well, almost…

The windows and doors have been installed, except for two, a transit window in the small bathroom and a casement window in the second floor bonus area. According to the window manufacturer, the glass for those were on backorder, but we should expect them by next week. The windows are all gridded and double-hung for easy cleaning. We are really happy with them.

The 8×8 western cedar posts have been installed, and they are beautiful. We are going with white siding and a galvalume roof, so these reddish-brown chunky posts will help break up the light and bright background. Additionally, cedar is naturally bug and rot resistant, and will be much less maintenance than other wood posts.

The front door is in, and it’s exactly as I envisioned! It’s a Masonite, fiberglass door with gridded, rain water glass and wood grain finish. We added the dental shelf as a additional feature, because we liked the look. The transit widow gives the door some additional height, which I think balances out the space between the door and ceiling. It also allows for more natural light, which I can’t get enough of. Right now it looks a little bland, since it isn’t stained, but we plan to stain it to compliment the cedar posts.

The next step will be the brick, which is supposed to arrive this week or early next week. Brick will be used for two features of the house. It will be laid to skirt the exterior base/foundation. With all the wood and block we’ve seen so far, it will be nice to see some color added to the house. And the second feature, we’re really excited about – the fireplace!

Nate and I both have a love for open flames. We knew we wanted some type of alternative heat source anyway, and with the last two ice storms we’ve experienced, since living in our current, all electric, home, we knew this would be a smart choice. Additionally, we love the warmth of a wood fire. Although we thought about doing an insert or wood-burning stove, we finally opted to put in full masonry fireplace. We cannot wait!

In the meantime, roofing and siding materials are being ordered. As soon as the fireplace/chimney is completed, the metal can be installed. Below are some additionally pictures of the progress. I look forward to the next update that I can share. Until then, thanks for stopping by, and I hope the rest of your day is blessed!