Remodeling the Exterior
Doors and Windows
The home had the old style wood frame windows with the heavy steel counterweights on the sides. These were all original. The window panes seemed to be very brittle. They had that ripply look to them. I spose a guy could have restored them to original shape but I had not accounted for the time and labor that would have been required. It would have been kinda neat to restore the home to original condition but I felt as if a lot of the components were in to bad a shape for myself to get the job done in a fair amount of time.
About half the had already been taken out and replaced with some used vinyl windows. They were in OK shape, but not quite what I had in mind.
I had met the local postman which turned out to be a very friendly fellow. He was interested in some of the old doors and windows and was glad to let him take what he wanted.
Siding and Soffit
My plan was to remove the two layers of siding and install some new vinyl. Using a tape measure I could figure roughly how much material I would need.This would definitely require the help of some friends. I did a little research and found a local siding dealer called ABC Supply . They had all the right tools and knowledge and were very helpful in making my decisions. More to come on the siding adventure.