We had to sort out this small window space to the upper right of the bright green door as it is for the downstairs toilet/shower room. I haven’t sorted out the door frames yet so was unsure what to do with it but as the carpenter was coming to fit the new main windows I thought if I had it prepared he would be able to install it very quickly.
What was important was that it fitted seamlessly into the façade, so we decided on a small wood pillar which was an off cut of the one form the other side of the door.
I cut a rebate into the back to act as a reveal.
What was important was that it fitted seamlessly into the façade, so we decided on a small wood pillar which was an off cut of the one form the other side of the door.
I cut a rebate into the back to act as a reveal.
Before
And after
(you can see Richard (the thermal store) in the background)
We didn’t really need to get a bespoke window for this little opening as it will hardly ever be seen and is only about the size of one pane of glass of the main windows. WE came across a 45 euro job in Castorama and took it home to receive “the treatment”.
First I sanded off a load of that orange guff. Then gave it three coats of xylophone followed by a coat of wood preserver, followed by a two coats of wood primer (5 coats on the end grains) Once fitted it will receive two more undercoats and at least two top coats which should protect it from most major disasters. (can you see my braces under my belt?)
I haven’t posted the pic of the window in place yet as that will come with the story of all the other windows going in which will follow this.
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