Den Windows

We got the den windows installed yesterday. The windows in the den consist of one large picture window and one regular operable window. I was dreading this picture window because we have never installed a picture window before. We were both very surprised how easily this window was installed. The worst part was lifting it because it weighed so much.

Before:

When we were removing the moulding, we discovered it had previously been painted avacado green. In the seventies, perhaps?

An outside before close-up:

Another outside before:

We were both surprised to find that the trim moulding was the only thing holding in the old picture window. Justin removed the three interior moulding pieces and sliced through the caulk on the exterior side of the window. I pushed on the outside of the window a few times and then went inside to "catch" the window with Justin. It was super easy. Please ignore the tall grass in the yard.

The new picture window in place. We had to get help lifting it because it weighs a ton (not really, but it weighs a lot).

Both windows are installed!

The new windows have a slight tint to them which I really like. I also like that the new picture window has fewer dividers. It looks more open to me and seems to match the window beside it better.

I was walking through the den last night and this is how I found Pete. She looks so comfortable. She loves tennis balls and keeps several within paws reach.

We're glad we got a picture window installed and know that it's not terribly difficult. We have one more picture window to install. It is in the sunroom and is flanked by two regular operable windows. There is also another small window in there, but it should be fairly simple. We picked up eight windows on Friday and have installed four of them. Woo hoo! Justin promised we would take a window installing break after we get these remaining four windows installed.