tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post4548435661560300580..comments2023-10-29T10:11:39.958-04:00Comments on 8FOOTSIX: New WindowsShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09933224703431682343noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-8684044488255326322013-07-07T17:29:12.395-04:002013-07-07T17:29:12.395-04:00Got it! Thank you!!Got it! Thank you!!Natalienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-26521992612857386972013-07-06T11:22:06.028-04:002013-07-06T11:22:06.028-04:00Thanks Natalie!
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I forget t...Thanks Natalie!<br /><br />Vinylbuilt <br /><br />ummm....<br /><br />I forget the colour now...it comes back to me and I mean to run up and type a comment to you...but I can't get to the computer...and now that I am sitting at the computer I forget again...<br /><br />starts with an S...<br /><br />not slate<br /><br />ahhhh, yes! SABLE<br /><br />http://www.vinylbilt.com/accessory.php?ref=ColoursShannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-88834593440975366032013-07-03T20:59:57.794-04:002013-07-03T20:59:57.794-04:00Hey Shannon! Long time reader, first time commente...Hey Shannon! Long time reader, first time commenter here. I have admired your home since I stumbled upon your blog, and it was only recently that I realized we are similarly stuck with the same orange-red-brown-black combo brick tones (we also have it inside in our fireplace, and the only word I can think of to describe those lighter ones is "peachy"), plus brown roof, brown eaves, white soffits and trim. We are currently deciding what to do with our windows, and I *love* the colour you selected. Wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing what colour it is?<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />p.s. Great response to the previous commenter. Well done.Natalienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-19240229509459018892012-11-30T09:20:34.364-05:002012-11-30T09:20:34.364-05:00Fair enough!Fair enough!Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-20569843588671233442012-11-30T04:27:35.338-05:002012-11-30T04:27:35.338-05:00Puke, I hate your vinyl windows and wish you would...Puke, I hate your vinyl windows and wish you would have restored the beautiful originals...or at least gone with wood replacements. Unfortunately I realize you went with the most economical choice...plastic shite!Originalistanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-49837975284091282342012-11-05T10:50:29.777-05:002012-11-05T10:50:29.777-05:00Love the new windows! What a difference they make....Love the new windows! What a difference they make. My 2 cents - when you retile your roof put on a black one on to match your door and paint the decorative trident shape the same colour as your new windows!emma@themarionhousebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-34010271507519638002012-11-01T12:56:12.479-04:002012-11-01T12:56:12.479-04:00I hope so!!!!
Thanks EJ!!I hope so!!!!<br />Thanks EJ!!Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-59770021675803555612012-11-01T12:56:00.177-04:002012-11-01T12:56:00.177-04:00Thanks Steph!Thanks Steph!Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-24349459161551531562012-11-01T12:55:52.590-04:002012-11-01T12:55:52.590-04:00Thanks Lisa!Thanks Lisa!Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-40222517194754813492012-11-01T12:55:45.674-04:002012-11-01T12:55:45.674-04:00Thanks!!! .I wanted to make them fit in to what we...Thanks!!! .I wanted to make them fit in to what we had (to avoid spending more, finding ANOTHER contractor etc...) but this was the right thing to do!Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-78549630786037648212012-11-01T12:54:40.856-04:002012-11-01T12:54:40.856-04:00It's the same colour you picked!!!!It's the same colour you picked!!!!Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-36621287294298337382012-11-01T12:54:29.385-04:002012-11-01T12:54:29.385-04:00They are the greatest! And honestly don't feel...They are the greatest! And honestly don't feel like we sacrificed any of the charm of the old windows!!!Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-91795533726653106792012-11-01T12:54:01.133-04:002012-11-01T12:54:01.133-04:00Thanks DW!!!Thanks DW!!!Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-29102203309966410922012-11-01T12:53:46.468-04:002012-11-01T12:53:46.468-04:00Thank Lynn!
I am not very good at selecting colour...Thank Lynn!<br />I am not very good at selecting colour...mainly because I don't like most colours. I usually feel like vomiting whenever I first see a new colour on the walls or wherever...I get so tied up inside thinking I selected wrong. Then it grows on me. Colour sample testing is completely outside my expertise...I will likely hate every single test patch. <br /><br /><br /><br />I normally have a picture in my mind of what I want to see...but sometimes it is impossible for me to get it from my mind into the real world. For the house, I really do see the house painted ... my wish is to get rid of the brick colour, turn everything grey and blues...but there is the extra cost to paint it out, then too much ongoing maintenance... I am definitely out of my comfort zone dealing with this crazy orange brick!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />I never take a contractor's design advice...I listen to it politely and ignore. In my experience, they are going to select what is easy. <br /><br /><br /><br />My best advice? Take your time...<br /><br /><br />If you are uncertain, don't push it...maybe email a design blogger you trust and ask their opinion? (Why not, I assume we would all LOVE to help...we share our opinions almost everyday...we like to hear ourselves talking!!!!)...or hire a designer (but you have to make sure the designer shares your taste...not always obvious)<br /><br /><br />Maybe this helped? I hope so!!!!<br />SShannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-24607669832471762012012-11-01T12:39:04.727-04:002012-11-01T12:39:04.727-04:00I was surprised how affordable new vinyl windows a...I was surprised how affordable new vinyl windows are! And great looking too! You should get a quote....unless, of course, you are certain you want wood! Since our trim is all white, we could easily get away with vinyl!<br /><br />We shouldn't have waited...Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-1468616482032854082012-11-01T12:36:41.007-04:002012-11-01T12:36:41.007-04:00Thanks Britt!Thanks Britt!Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-27117532975435038802012-11-01T12:36:11.080-04:002012-11-01T12:36:11.080-04:00Thanks!!
I hope you are right!!Thanks!!<br />I hope you are right!!Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-36819821162267574852012-11-01T12:35:17.685-04:002012-11-01T12:35:17.685-04:00thank you!thank you!Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-44870642627825423452012-11-01T12:35:08.815-04:002012-11-01T12:35:08.815-04:00I wish we could get it all done right away! I am ...I wish we could get it all done right away! I am tempted to grab a latter and have a go at it...but, well, that's crazy talk!Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-42675656836232178552012-11-01T12:34:02.277-04:002012-11-01T12:34:02.277-04:00Hmmm, you could be right Nora!
When there was on...Hmmm, you could be right Nora! <br /><br />When there was only one new window installed, I was cringing...the colour looked so off...Maybe there is still too much competition in the front. The white is still catching your eye.Shannon8footsixhttp://8footsix.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-75305751472369675302012-11-01T11:01:57.453-04:002012-11-01T11:01:57.453-04:00I keep looking at the front and back photos trying...I keep looking at the front and back photos trying to figure out why, like you, the windows in the front are "behaving" differently than in the back. Could it be that the front has more red toned bricks? I think so. Everything looks great and can't wait to see the final painting process. Great change!!Noranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-19756497927132976632012-10-29T23:41:38.202-04:002012-10-29T23:41:38.202-04:00Your windows look great - perfect colour choice. B...Your windows look great - perfect colour choice. But I agree, the updated windows make the eaves and peak stand out. At least you got the major part done!Rambling Renovatorshttp://twitter.com/ramblingrenonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-18828767126470198772012-10-29T16:59:49.142-04:002012-10-29T16:59:49.142-04:00Your home looks beautiful Shannon. The new windows...Your home looks beautiful Shannon. The new windows are perfect :)how2homenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-47536184927172471322012-10-29T13:59:59.119-04:002012-10-29T13:59:59.119-04:00The new windows are gorgeous, simply gorgeous. Ma...The new windows are gorgeous, simply gorgeous. Maybe you don't like the front because of the unbalanced white trim - above the door and on the peak (that you meantioned) and there doesn't appear to be any white trim on the backside ... sort of looks out of place now, incomplete? You guys chose well!lmolwavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189121861977780830.post-81948092557356051362012-10-29T10:09:40.258-04:002012-10-29T10:09:40.258-04:00It really is a huge improvement, and I absolutely ...It really is a huge improvement, and I absolutely love the colour - it complements the brick nicely!Britthttp://www.mydailyrandomness.comnoreply@blogger.com