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Before the installers arrived, we cleared the work area

Exterior view before work begins

Commencing work, measure, mark, and start demolition work

Removing the existing windows and the portion of the wall between them

Scoring and removing the drywall to gain access to the area for the new header

Working on the demolition phase.

Prying out the old windows.

Preparing the area for the new header

Phase one complete - out with the old

The frame of the new bow window was pre-made and delivered as a single unit.

Good grief that's gonna' be a BIG window!

It took all four of us (bob included in that total) to get the frame in the door, up the stairs, and into the opening

Anchored to the new sill boards, the wall and the header

Carefully insulating the edges of the bow window frame

Anchoring the top of the bow frame to the header with a chain and turnbuckle system, and then placing the roof

The better part of the first day was spent with feet dangling and a gentle breeze in the house.

The windows fit into place perfectly. They were anchored, insulated, caulked, and trimmed into the bow frame.

This picture is straighter.

The finish work began in earnest once the windows were in and the house sealed up again

Preparing for the new sheetrock

Fun with mud and (fiber mesh) tape

The next morning, the view was working perfectly

Drop cloths and Pikes Peak, 0630.

Final preparations for trimming the windows and shingling the roof

The Peak

Joint Details

Preparing the roof for shingles and flashing

New rough ceder exterior trim above and below the bow window.

Jim came and house-sat while Bob had to make an appearance at the office.

The window stained to match the oak in the dining and living room :o)

The grandfather clock isn't complaining about the new kid on the block anymore ;o)