Windows

We met our good friend, Burke, at the construction site last night.  Burke owns VPI Home Solutions and is the window manufacturer for all of the windows in our new home.  I love knowing that all of our windows will be made right here, in Spokane.  The number of options is really overwhelming and it's such a nice feeling having someone we trust walking us through it all.

  

And of course, Craig was there too.

We've chosen triple pane windows with a really high R Value for maximum heat resistance.  I'm still deciding on which windows will have grids and which won't, but otherwise, we're just about all set.

Next week, the roof will be going on and all of the cabinetry will be laid out.

Home sweet home progress.  September 1, 2010.

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Comments

[Julie M ~ The Little Red Shop]

How exciting!

: )

Julie M.

[Sanna]

Yes, exciting!

-Sanna

[Mary]

Windows are so exciting! I just finished choosing mine for our little place on Coyote Trail. My kitchen window is a whopping 5 feet long, quite a size in an almost 500 sq ft cottage!

[Jill]

How fun! Who knew that windows would be so complicated and so fun all at the same time!

This is so exciting seeing it all come together! :)

[Sweet Baby Jamie]

we're in the same process, although a little further along! Tell me, do you have any suggestions for window treatments???

[A House and Home]

so fun to look forward to!

[Ruthann]

Hi Serena, loving the progress on your home sweet farmhouse!! There are lots of decisions for sure! I know it is going to be a charmer! Just have to tell ya I LOVE your Christmas book! What a treasure and a delight to read! It's jam-packed with everything that makes a girls heart sing! You did an amazing job Sugar! I gave a little promo about it on my blog. Bless you Darlin'!
Ruthann
Sugar Pie Farmhouse

[Marla]

Is your home an Energy Star qualified Home?
Or a Greenbuilt Home?

[colin]

Marla,
Serena's husband Colin here. Serena's busy on a project so I'll respond on our behalf. We are not doing Energy Star or Greenbuilt officially, but we are exceeding the protocols for both in the primary areas. We're focused on excellent windows, high insulation R values, air-tight construction, efficient lighting and efficient appliances. Both of those programs seem to have value when you go to sell a home and since that isn't in our plans, the cost of getting the "official" certifications didn't make a lot of sense to us. But the goal of both programs is excellent and is something we're considering with each decision we make that effects energy consumption of the house.

[jeanne]

It is so fun to see your dream home come to life!!!

[Monica]

I'm loving the looks of your new home!!