WINDOW SOLUTION

      Many may recall that there are a few diamond-pane windows in this house.   What you do not know is what we have done in attempts to restore the damaged pair in the dining room.  Only 1/2 of the original window remains. 

 

We have looked into having half made to match the one which remains (close to $1000 for an 

18" x 36").  We considered having the entire window duplicated in modern materials of aluminum and double-paned glass (again at least $1000 and it would have the modern between the glass grids...not to my liking).  We have searched salvage shops in the area and on the internet to find a suitable  replacement.   This is where we have found some success.

A single window of the same era and close to the size we are looking to fill

Unfortunately in the shipping it was greatly damaged

   It is time now to make this newly acquired window work.

Adding approximately 1.25 inches on all sides makes it a snug fit into our opening

Bondo  comes to the rescue again,  filling gaps and making the extensions appear to be part of the original window.  Removing the broken glass, cutting new diamond panes and pointing the glass makes the window ready for the painters to paint.

I will install the window this weekend.  Removing the plywood from the window opening will allow the light to come into the dining room from the west.  Check back to see how it looks!