2 Dormer Windows
The front facade now sports 2 Dormer Windows.
Getting Ready to Ditch the Ladder
Bertram-Blondina Stair Company did the preliminary work on the stairs today. It would be swell to get to the 2nd and 3rd floors in a civilized manner: am tired of climbing the ladder !
A Dormer is Up
The Dormer from a 3rd Floor Guest Room The dormer window as seen from the exterior roof line.
Dormer Window Template is in the House
A dormer window was delivered today “for size”. Once it is confirmed to fit snug, then the rest of the dormer windows will follow. We had used the original restored dormer windows as template. And they are not replicable by machine. Hence the handmade nature entails time…. patience and a long wait for the roof!
Looking Up
A graphic shot from mid-ground floor to the 3rd Floor landing.
Falling in Love with a Door
I fell in love with a hotel door. I was in Copenhagen last year and stayed at the Hotel D’Angleterre (Photo 1). Did some research when I got home and found a similar one (Photo 2). We have decided to use a dual combination and key lock from Emtek (guests will choose what they…
Facing Spring with the New Fascia On
After the long months of rain, having the fascia up this week was our harbinger of spring.
Mansard Roof & Dormer Windows on the 3rd
The Mansard Roof’s Dormer Windows that each Guest Room on the 3/F will have 2 of.
The Francis House “Penthouse” Taking Shape
The third floor is getting a lot of attention on days like this.
Onward March !
Second section (new angle) of the trusses are up today !