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By Paul Stankey in Design Published: Thursday, 18 June 09 - 11:16 AM (GMT -06:00) Last Updated: Thursday, 18 June 09 - 02:14 PM (GMT -06:00) |
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Three weeks ago Sarah and I welded up the frame, sashes and jamb. Then the following week we added the finer details like hinges, hardware and paint. So last week we finally did it. We cut the hole. It seemed like this day was never going to come and when it did we were apprehensive to do it. It is hard to cut a hole in something so pure knowing that there is no looking back. So after many iterations of measuring and marking and making certain “this is where we want it” we jumped in. Like everything else the actual cut was simple and anti-climatic.
Once the cut was complete, wow! completely transformed the space on the interior and the exterior seems to come alive.
After sitting and staring at the new hole we had to get back to work as the rain was coming.... Prepped the new opening and fitted the window assembly and began welding.
Once all the welding was complete we primed the whole deal. No sooner did the primer dry did it start to rain. Anxious to complete the project that weekend we tented the window off, dried everything and continued to paint.
We had to leave the tent up overnight as it was too humid for the paint to dry and the rain never stopped...
Sunday morning came and we took down the tent and masking and installed the sashes. After a long day on Saturday it was nice to see the progress complete.
Up next, framing the interior of Red....
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| Making windows outta waffles! | RenaissanceRonin | 06/29/09 |
| the window is much easier than one would (...) | Paul | 06/30/09 |
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| Hi Paul What are your plans for the inte (...) | Nicolette | 08/26/09 |
| We are in the process of framing out the (...) | Paul | 08/26/09 |
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Top | Reply to this Title: Making windows outta waffles! Author: RenaissanceRonin (http://renaissanceronin.wordpress.com) Date Posted: 29 Jun 2009 02:18 PM (GMT -06:00) Hey Paul, One of the toughest parts of "container life" is figuring out how to mount those windows after you cut that hole. After all, you have an opening that jumps all over the place. It's not like that hole you cut was "flat." I know how I do it. But I'm no Jedi! Tell me, Obiewan, how did YOU do it? How did you seal all that wavy steel to the new window frame? Did you just weld along the edge until your eyes fell out, and you ran outta welding rod? Did you use a trick frame? And none of your Jedi Mind-tricks! Just the facts, huh? We're tryin to learn something here! Maybe a post (or knowing you, a "precise" comment, explaining what we should already know, if only we were as smart as you!) describing how you do it, so people can hang their own windows and doors, without crying? This is THE hardest thing about building a container home. Those opening can drive you nuts! I look forward to learning your trick! I'm sure all of us "container converts" do! So fess up! Don't make me sic the kid on you! :) Ronin PS. You may be smart, but I'm still better looking than you. At least there's that! :)
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Top | Reply to this Author: Paul (http://www.hivemodular.com) Date Posted: 30 Jun 2009 10:26 AM (GMT -06:00) the window is much easier than one would think. to cut the hole i used a Millwaukee 8" metal cutting circular saw. establish how big of hole you need/want. draw plumb and level lines where you want the opening. plunge said saw into material and have at it... once you have the hole set the window in there. we made our own window out of steel to match all the others. once you have the window positioned correctly in the hole tack it into place. if all looks good and straight you can have some fun running some wire (i use a small mig welder)... i did do a continuous weld at the top and sides, the bottom was welded at every other rib. i welded in little bits, changing my position frequently trying to keep the heat down as not to warp the steel. once the welds cooled i primed and painted. when the paint dried i went through and caulked everything with a premium quality silicone caulk. so far the opening has not leaked. there will need to be occasional inspections to make certain the caulk is holding up but short of that it is just that easy..... hope this makes sense and maybe even helps ...
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Top | Reply to this Author: Nicolette (http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com/) Date Posted: 26 Aug 2009 03:14 PM (GMT -06:00) Hi Paul What are your plans for the interiors? Are you going to paint over it? Or perhaps put up wood beams or plaster as walls? |
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Top | Reply to this Author: Paul (http://www.hivemodular.com) Date Posted: 26 Aug 2009 03:36 PM (GMT -06:00) We are in the process of framing out the wall from the inside. Once framing is complete we will insulate and clad. All the walls and ceiling will be clad in clear birch plywood with a clear finish. |
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