As soon as I started to install the first window I realized that we had made a major mistake. Brian and I both knew better but must have gone "brain dead" for awhile. We had installed the T 1-11 while waiting for the windows to arrive but of course the windows need to go in BEFORE the siding so that the siding will lap over the windows "installation/nailing" flange. Well I certainly wasn't going to remove the siding so I cut an inch and a quarter piece of siding off from both sides and the bottom of each window. Leaving the top edge intact. I then caulked the exposed window framing and slid the window nailing flange under the siding along the top edge and then set the window into place. After plumbing and leveling the windows I secured them. I then cut some 1/2" X 1" stock and used this to fill the gap between the siding and the window frame. I used liberal amounts of caulk when installing the filler stock. All will be covered by a wide trim around each window. The pictures show 5 of the nine windows installed. The large "picture" window is ready to install but as it is to heavy for me to go up the ladder with it by myself it will remain, temporarily, installed on the inside until our first visitors arrive next week. There will be two Buddhist Monks coming to stay for ten days starting the 3rd of Dec. I will get them to help me hoist the big window into place. The other windows, one on the north side and two in the loft will wait until after they leave. The Kuti is now heated and minimally acceptable for someone to stay.
Brian is going to come for a weekend while the Monks are here as they are our first "hermits" and he wants to be part of that. These Monks will also do a blessing ceremony while they are here.
