Hollow Metal Doors

The rear entrances are also nearly complete. The hollow metal doors were installed, as were the frames for the transoms above. The opening you see on the right was also delivered, but it didn't fit and needs to be re-manufactured.

Windows in the Rear

Now the drama is happening. Windows (and doors) were also installed in the back of the building. These make a huge visual upgrade. Perhaps it is because you stand closer to the building when in the back....but the effect is real. I love it.

Windows in the Front

I came home early to catch up on some building stuff including letting you see what has been happening. It occurs to me now that so much is happening, I can't really catch you up. But I'll try......

The windows were installed this week. I was looking at old photos, and I'm not sure the windows make as dramatic an impact as I had imagined. At least not from far away. I had imagined an immediate "oh, wow! Look at those nice new windows!" kind of reaction. But not so much.

However, there are some benefits that you might not see in the photo:

• There are panes in each frame. Sounds like that would be consistent with before but some of the windows were broken out. This is the first the building has had fully glassed windows.
• The panes are double glass giving extra insulation
• The hardware makes cleaning the windows simpler and more efficient to use
• They haven't yet been finished or painted

So maybe the dramatic appeal will happen. I'm still excited.

Oh, and ask Keith Freeman to tell you about "trying". He'll give you a good story about Bear Bryant.....