I like to think I can do a lot of things but the skill level of these guys is off the charts. I'm happy to be an observer on this project. I'll stick to my rocks.
I can't wait for the library to get the electrical wiring done. After that, it can get a deep clean and those beautiful leaded glass doors can go back on. Hopefully the house will stay cleaner when the parlor window get put in.
Ooooh curved window install day. The wood shop did a fantastic job. Once finished they will look fantastic and as good as the day they were installed. 2x👍
Wow! It’s great to see the progress with those windows!!❤. I like how you always keep your scrap because most of the time as soon as you throw it away, you need it!😅😅. Hope you have a great week!
It happens every time I throw something away. It's so frustrating. I can't wait to see the windows go in. We are thinking they might be ready by the first of November.🙂 I hope you have a great week too!
Good thing there are people carrying this type of craftsmanship forward. I bet it's going to cost a pretty penny though. Looking forward to seeing the end result!
It's not costing as much as I thought it would which almost never happens. It's not cheap but given the craftsmanship involved I think it was a real bargin. I'll try to remember to go over the numbers in the next video on the windows.
It's wonderful to see how the skills of the past are alive today with these craftsmen. About the palm tree, chainsaws will get snagged up when used to cut down a palm tree because of all the fibrous growth. Although there might be specific chains for that purpose.
Palms really are tough to cut down. Sadly, we've lost a lot of them for various reasons. Fortunately, we do have a lot of Texas Sabal palms that are native and they are very hardy and in good shape.
I'm so excited about this. My father had a glass company, and I remember watching him working on old windows.Things changed over the years to aluminum and other products. I really appreciate the old windows being repaired. It's going to be beautiful!🥰❤️🤍💙
Thanks for sharing! That's so interesting about your father. I bet he had an appreciation for the craftsmanship of the old windows. I have so many horror stories about newer windows. Too many people go with full replacement when these old windows still have so much life in them.
This is the video I’ve been waiting for! A lot of delicate work for an incredibly well anticipated final reveal. So much modification has happened to them. Nothing is stick-and-peel wallpaper easy, but at least this project appears to be straightforward. Oh, happy day. And hopefully one, once they are reinstalled - and properly - not to ever have to deal with again in the next 50 decades…give or take. Such down-to-earth guys.
Glad you enjoyed it! These guys are so nice to work with. I'm sure they will do a fantastic job. I had them build a new door at the Lucas Apartments as a smaller test project to check their work and they were incredibly professional and did a great job. We are very lucky that the glass and sashes are in such good shape. There was almost nothing left of the frames. I'm planning a quick run by the shop today to see if they've started yet. This is our first really fun project!
I have not. I think someone else asked a similar question but it's been a long time ago. Good timing on your part since we just had the anniversary of the Great 1900 hurricane that totally destroyed Galveston. We are fortunate that the house is so well constructed and has withstood everything mother nature has thrown at her so far. Having shutters on every window helps. We don't plan to do any major finishing work on the ground level. The floor will be concrete and the interior walls will be exposed brick or plaster. The partition walls will be the original wood. They've withstood the flooding in Ike without major damage. The new roof is wind rated up to 135 miles an hour. I do have some concern about the stained glass windows after they are restored. We are exploring the option of having a second protective window installed like some of the churches do on their stained glass windows.
Having exterior protective glass for the stained glass windows seems incredibly prudent. They will cost enough to restore that it would make sense to ensure they last properly for another century or two.
Hi Janie - I'm sorry I have to go here, but... Once those beautiful (expensive!) windows are completed, how can you make sure they stay safe? I was a bit alarmed to hear that someone knocked out your temporary power. Sometimes it is difficult to change the status of a once abandoned building in a community so that they know they can't/shouldn't prey on it anymore. It will help to have people living in it eventually, I suppose!
You raise a good point. One of the reasons we have been working so hard on the yard and the outside is to try to get rid of the perception of this being a decaying, abandoned house. Lots of visible activity on the outside, especially being on the main road through town, helps change the way people view the house. The windows will also have exterior shutters on them. We have removed them to get them stripped and repaired. It is not something we would normally spend money on right now but because these windows are so special (and expensive), it is worth it to give them some protection. Getting one of the basement apartments finished will also help. If someone is living here full time, word will get around.
As a mechanical engineering student who has worked up some Victorian style objects in CAD their curves make zero sense. It is usually just scan a traced object with a scaled line on it. Upload the picture directly onto the sketch plane and trace it.
I’m fascinated by the curved glass window in those windows. The craftsmanship in JUST that part of the house is astounding!
I think the craftsmanship is why I love old things. Even everyday items are of better quality than most high end items today.
I can't wait to see the natural light come into that room! What a change for the house!!
It has been a very long time. Getting the shutters to open is also on out to-do list, especially in the library.
Go girl!! You can do anything. 😊
I like to think I can do a lot of things but the skill level of these guys is off the charts. I'm happy to be an observer on this project. I'll stick to my rocks.
This was great getting to hear the interaction with the Window Specialist.
I wish the new microphones had worked a little better. These guys are so knowledgeable
I’m glad you’re finally getting those curved windows worked on. I know they’ve been on your to do list for a long time
We can't wait to get them back in. It will be such a milestone in t the restoration process.
The amazing work that these folks do, and YOUR commitment to this beautiful place!!
Thank you very much! I really do love this house and it is a real treat to work with so many wonderful people.
Those windows and the library cabinets are my favorites!!! They are going to be stunning when they are finally done!!
I can't wait for the library to get the electrical wiring done. After that, it can get a deep clean and those beautiful leaded glass doors can go back on. Hopefully the house will stay cleaner when the parlor window get put in.
So glad there is progress with the curved windows - they are going to look great when installed.
I think so too. It's been a long process to get to this point.
I'm excited to see the windows making progress 🙌
This will be a big, very visable change. It should help the interior of the house stay a little cleaner too.
Ooooh curved window install day. The wood shop did a fantastic job. Once finished they will look fantastic and as good as the day they were installed. 2x👍
We agree! We are so excited to get this project started again.😀
How exciting to get going on the windows again!🎉
It really is! It has been even longer than it was to get the sewer line installed and that's saying something.
Wow! It’s great to see the progress with those windows!!❤. I like how you always keep your scrap because most of the time as soon as you throw it away, you need it!😅😅. Hope you have a great week!
It happens every time I throw something away. It's so frustrating. I can't wait to see the windows go in. We are thinking they might be ready by the first of November.🙂 I hope you have a great week too!
Good thing there are people carrying this type of craftsmanship forward. I bet it's going to cost a pretty penny though. Looking forward to seeing the end result!
It's not costing as much as I thought it would which almost never happens. It's not cheap but given the craftsmanship involved I think it was a real bargin. I'll try to remember to go over the numbers in the next video on the windows.
Loved this one! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching. We love getting to share the house and the journey to restore it.
I have been waiting for this window project to finish.
I admire the work you do and have accomplished.
Best wishes.
You and me both. I am so excited for this to be finally happening I can't wait to visit the shop to see how it's going.
It's wonderful to see how the skills of the past are alive today with these craftsmen.
About the palm tree, chainsaws will get snagged up when used to cut down a palm tree because of all the fibrous growth. Although there might be specific chains for that purpose.
Palms really are tough to cut down. Sadly, we've lost a lot of them for various reasons. Fortunately, we do have a lot of Texas Sabal palms that are native and they are very hardy and in good shape.
I'm so excited about this. My father had a glass company, and I remember watching him working on old windows.Things changed over the years to aluminum and other products. I really appreciate the old windows being repaired. It's going to be beautiful!🥰❤️🤍💙
Thanks for sharing! That's so interesting about your father. I bet he had an appreciation for the craftsmanship of the old windows. I have so many horror stories about newer windows. Too many people go with full replacement when these old windows still have so much life in them.
That's just so impressive. My husband chose this week to reglaze some of our farmhouse windows from 1900. Double hung, but thankfully not curved
I bet there's always something for him to do with a house that old. The upkeep seems to be constant.
Thank you! Appreciate you!
Thank you. I am so fortunate to get to work on something I love so much.
This is the video I’ve been waiting for! A lot of delicate work for an incredibly well anticipated final reveal. So much modification has happened to them. Nothing is stick-and-peel wallpaper easy, but at least this project appears to be straightforward. Oh, happy day. And hopefully one, once they are reinstalled - and properly - not to ever have to deal with again in the next 50 decades…give or take.
Such down-to-earth guys.
Glad you enjoyed it! These guys are so nice to work with. I'm sure they will do a fantastic job. I had them build a new door at the Lucas Apartments as a smaller test project to check their work and they were incredibly professional and did a great job. We are very lucky that the glass and sashes are in such good shape. There was almost nothing left of the frames. I'm planning a quick run by the shop today to see if they've started yet. This is our first really fun project!
Janie ! 👍🏻 👊🏻 🙂
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I love how there is no explanation for the end clip of me digging through the trash bucket, lol.
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When the sound was wonky, the closed captioning helped a lot.
I'm glad it helped. I'm returning that mic set today. I was very disappointed in how it worked, or should I say, how it didn't work.
So excited about this! I didn't think it would be this soon for these beautiful windows!
We are excited too. It will be nice to have the house finally closed in.
Have you done a video on how future potential storms factor into renovation plans for the house?
I have not. I think someone else asked a similar question but it's been a long time ago. Good timing on your part since we just had the anniversary of the Great 1900 hurricane that totally destroyed Galveston. We are fortunate that the house is so well constructed and has withstood everything mother nature has thrown at her so far. Having shutters on every window helps. We don't plan to do any major finishing work on the ground level. The floor will be concrete and the interior walls will be exposed brick or plaster. The partition walls will be the original wood. They've withstood the flooding in Ike without major damage. The new roof is wind rated up to 135 miles an hour. I do have some concern about the stained glass windows after they are restored. We are exploring the option of having a second protective window installed like some of the churches do on their stained glass windows.
Having exterior protective glass for the stained glass windows seems incredibly prudent. They will cost enough to restore that it would make sense to ensure they last properly for another century or two.
I agree it would be money well spent@@joshuaharper372
Hi Janie - I'm sorry I have to go here, but... Once those beautiful (expensive!) windows are completed, how can you make sure they stay safe? I was a bit alarmed to hear that someone knocked out your temporary power. Sometimes it is difficult to change the status of a once abandoned building in a community so that they know they can't/shouldn't prey on it anymore. It will help to have people living in it eventually, I suppose!
You raise a good point. One of the reasons we have been working so hard on the yard and the outside is to try to get rid of the perception of this being a decaying, abandoned house. Lots of visible activity on the outside, especially being on the main road through town, helps change the way people view the house. The windows will also have exterior shutters on them. We have removed them to get them stripped and repaired. It is not something we would normally spend money on right now but because these windows are so special (and expensive), it is worth it to give them some protection. Getting one of the basement apartments finished will also help. If someone is living here full time, word will get around.
As a mechanical engineering student who has worked up some Victorian style objects in CAD their curves make zero sense. It is usually just scan a traced object with a scaled line on it. Upload the picture directly onto the sketch plane and trace it.
Maybe there was some logic back then but who knows. It sounds like you have a good work around.