The whole process of window replacement had to start somewhere!
My grandfather who was a contractor for over 35 years and before that owned a hardware store, is spear-heading the reno. Wanting not to disturb the masonry, the crew started by cutting the windows from their frame. We did this for a number of reasons. The way the original metal crank windows were made, they included a fin mount that was adhered to the wall frame. The brick was then laid past the wall framing up to the outer window casing. This also meant that due to the various sizes, that each window would be a little different to remove and replace. We felt our best option would be to cut the frame and leave the fin within the walls. And so the removal began!!
This would be the last time I would look out that beautiful front window. Or any window for that matter as work would halt shortly after this due to previous obligations my crew had. So the boards went up and into a cave we were put until after Christmas.
Here are photos of the days progress:
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