This morning we met with a mason to get an estimate on doing the repairs in the basement. We're hoping to be able o remove the street level storm door and soley have a metal door at the botton of the basement stairs from the street. With the repair to the walls we are also hoping that we can get some glass brick and perhaps a vent installed. Also, if we get the basement done before we move we can use it as storage rather than renting a space while the renovations are being completed.
After that we worked with trying to figure out the floor plan of the second floor and then we moved on to the floor plan of the attic. The image here is drawn on a paper sack. I think we're headed in the right direction just some of the proportions may still be off.
Next in our big Saturday line-up was a walking tour of Lowes. We found the demensions of the shower, we looked at window options and picked up a bit of other literature. The shower size we were planning on the bag actually is roomy enough. For finishing we found some bamboo flooring that is still the leading contender....I know we're way off from that stage.
Windows. The big question of the day. Are casement window significantly less secure than sash?
I don't think casements are less secure --- they lock together and some even lock into the frame; which would make them more secure it seems. They are trickier about wind since they catch the wind and also rain comes in more if they are left open. But I love mine in the sunroom and the kitchen.
Posted by: ivy | 2004.09.13 at 12:09