July 20, 2008


Work today turned to replacing the workshop window. The opening was only 13 inches tall, making it
very hard to find a window that would fit. I purchased a 32" x 14.5" hopper window, and removed the
insulated window from its frame. After removing the hardware, I dry-fitted the glass into the opening.

Aside from a one-inch gap on each side of the glass, the window pane fit perfectly. Using heavy duty
construction adhesive, I cemented the window in place.

Using 908 brick moulding for the uprights and quarter-round for the cross pieces, I trimmed in the window
and cemented the moulding in place. Both the 908 and quarter-round are PVC, not wood. I then braced
the window while the adhesive cured.

The braces will be removed after setting for the day.

With the braces removed, the entire window was caulked with white latex caulk.

Another view of the finished window. The outside will be caulked with silicone, and the window will be
fully weatherproof and will require little maintenance.

While the window set, I sanded the filled nail holes and started the painting the doors with gloss white.
This view is the basement side of the door with one coat of white.

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