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(Message started by: sandie99 on May 19^th, 2008, 11:15am)

Title: Windows, away
Post by sandie99 on May 19^th, 2008, 11:15am

We found out today that the window renovation will begin at our flat tomorrow morning. The time? Before 8 am. So it'll be early morning for us tomorrow...

Originally we were informormed that the window renovation will begin sometime late this month/early next month, but the company decided to begin it earlier. We live at the third floor and they begun the works at our floor today.

All the three huge windows will go and the balcony door will be changed, too. We need to pack our things from 1,5 meters wide area near the windows, which rather challenging at our bedroom because of lack of space!

So far the noise coming from other floors and flats has scared the hell out of Eetu and Kasper, so it will be interesting to see how they'll behave tomorrow. We are going to place their cage to the bath room, which is the only room in the flat where nothing happends, so they can be left in peace as much as possible.

Now, let's hope tha the weather will be a nice one and that everything goes smoothly - and as quick as possible.

Sanna

Title: Re: Windows, away
Post by Karla on May 19^th, 2008, 11:45am

We have 26 windows in our house(I arrived at this at 3 single windows make up the one large window in our living room for example). We are replacing all of them at the end of this month. I have a ton of stuff by all these windows. I am praying that it goes fast and painless. I know it wil drive my dog nuts but it has to be done. The new house we bought all the windows have broken seals and our heat bill this winter was ridiculous because all the heat escaped out.

Title: Re: Windows, away
Post by Mosaicwench on May 19^th, 2008, 12:18pm

We replaced all our windows in this house two years ago. We had 12 double-hungs and then reworked the large picture window from 3, 4 foot panes to one 6 foot picture window with two 3 foot double hungs on the side.

We live in a ranch so they did almost ALL of it from outside (except for the guy who went from window to window shimming and detailing). It took less than 8 hours.

It was one of the best home improvements we ever did. The energy cost savings was impressive, it's great to be able to open and lock all the windows, and the noise deadening was (and still is) exceptional.

You won't regret new windows.

Title: Re: Windows, away
Post by Kevin_M on May 19^th, 2008, 2:17pm

Kasper: I just don't know what all this noise and banging is and my tummy is upset.

Eetu: That's just the townspeople erecting an ark, but only one of us can go along, a girl has to be the other one.

Kasper: Of course they'll take me, I'm prettiest. What are you going to do Eetu?

Eetu: Well, those that don't go, I understand there's plans to build a Trojan horse. We'll float on the water until they let us in, then jump out and give the others swimming lessons.

Kasper: No Eetu, no! Don't do it, that's evil forcing pretty people to learn!

Eetu: Ok, look. We're first going to a quieter place, the bathroom, where the cardboard tissue rolls come from that you like to crawl through. There's a little shallow swimming bowl in there. We'll take it slow, you get in, I'll control the handle to the little wave simulator that makes it go round and round.

Kasper: Ooooh, Sanna will be so proud of me showing her how smart I am.

Eetu: Bright as a shiny doorknob through a new window on a sunny day!

Title: Re: Windows, away
Post by Charlie on May 19^th, 2008, 9:21pm

I have dirty windows.

Nothing like a rainbow.

Charlie

Title: Re: Windows, away
Post by sandie99 on May 20^th, 2008, 1:34am

Ok, it has begun. It all begun 8.20 am and it's all banging and walking in here.

Because we're renting this flat, we didn't get to hear why the window renovation is done right now, but I believe that it's being done because the house itself is old and the windows are original ones. But it will make the flat lot warmer, I hope, and save us some electricity expenses. :)

Good one, Kevin! ;;D
Timo read it as well and he found it hilarious, too. ;)

Eetu and Kasper were terrified before the renovation begun. Eetu was freaking out and charing Kasper around the cage... But as we moved them to the bath room, he calmed down, which is great. We have to keep the bath room door closed so that the littleones won't catch the cold air and the door won't be on the way.

Sanna

Title: Re: Windows, away
Post by sandie99 on May 20^th, 2008, 2:57am

(Okay, take it easy, just relax...)

It's been an hour and 30 minutes. The men have left, I have no idea why, where or for how long. They just vanished without saing a word! Timo went for a walk, I'm freezing on my own in here.

ONE window (bed room) has been changed. The kitchen window is taken away and the balcony door is open. I cannot close the kitchen nor the balcony doors, because the new windows are leaning on them. So it's COLD in here.

What freaked ME out was that one of those odd-looking machines the men use just begun to have some noise - on its own! I had no idea what it was doing or why, but it scared me for sure! Especially, because no one else is around and I have no idea when or if the men will return today.

And our front door is open.... I don't like this a bit...

Sanna

Title: Re: Windows, away
Post by George_J on May 20^th, 2008, 3:06am

Contractors. Probably went out for a smoke break or brekkie, or something.

'Ware the sounding machinery. I wouldn't mess with it, but I doubt that it will be actively hostile if left on its own. ;)

Tell Timo to get his butt back there. Typical guy--stuff happens and he disappears. LOL.

I think you'll like your windows when they're finished. You want an experience in total upheaval and disarray, try having your flooring replaced sometime.

Kevin, you totally crack me up. ;;D

Best,

George

Title: Re: Windows, away
Post by artonio7 on May 20^th, 2008, 12:40pm

Sanna... I at least hope the construction workers are cute... Pics of the progress would be a nice touch... (avoid plumbers crack photos)

;)

with warm regards,
Tony

Title: Re: Windows, away
Post by sandie99 on May 20^th, 2008, 12:54pm

Luckily it's all over now... and it only took 6 hours! ;;D

Well, the men did take a half an hour break and one hour lunch break in between - but they did also clean up after themselves, which means: no need to begin the weekly cleaning tonight! :) Too bad that our bed room window is bit dusty, and it's placed in such a manner that washing it is pretty much impossible, which is irritating. But the main point is: we have new windows! It's done!

One interesting bit... While I was running some errans, one lady walk in to our flat - apparently a neighbour - who was annoyed about the dirty windows she had in her flat now and wanted to find out if the men know someone who could clean them! ;) Timo said that the lady just came in, without knocking or ringing the doorbell! Very uncommon behaviour, even in here.

And sorry, Tony, no cute pics to share! I was far too busy staying away from the way to take any. But don't worry, they weren't that cute, so you didn't miss a thing. ;)

Eetu and Kasper made it through okay, better than I thought, in fact. Eetu did growl each time we went to check on them, but that's it. I gave them lots of salad leafs, so they were spoilt rotten. ;;D

Sanna

Title: Re: Windows, away
Post by Brew on May 20^th, 2008, 2:08pm

Growling guinea pigs.

Who'd a thunk it?