Window Muntins

Okay, the truth is that I stopped by 416 Race Street yesterday and the contractor—Ashwood Enterprises—had already installed the custom railing on the front porch. Unfortunately I didn’t have my camera on hand, so I’m only supplying you with an older picture. This is one of several pictures that I’ve delayed posting, simply due to the volume of work at the office…

Quite a few changes have happened to this house since my last post. The windows have been installed, with the notable exception of the stained-glass window and the wooden attic window—both of which are being restored. All of the windows that face the street are made specifically to insulate the interior from sound of traffic in the front of the house. I had never seen these windows before. They were quite a bit heavier than standard windows; if you tap them with your finger you can hear the difference. These windows make the interior of the home pleasantly quiet. Another notable difference was provided by the addition of window muntins (i.e., the grid over the windows). I expected them to make a difference to the exterior of the property, but I was surprised by how much more pleasant it made the second-floor bedroom that faces the street. It’s amazing what a big difference a little thing can do.

Before:

Working on it...

New Roof on 416 Race St

In the weeks just before the temperatures plunged below freezing, the contractor was able to get out to 416 Race Street and replace the roof. If you’ve ever had a leaky roof, you know how spectacular it is to have new, 30-year shingles on your roof.



Old Roof:

New Roof:

Work in Catasauqua Begins

This 3 bed 1 bath home, located on Race Street in Catasauqua, is a twin with a detached garage and a quiet backyard. From this home you can easily access Airport Boulevard or MacArthur Boulevard by car. The home is also connected to the LANTA bus system, with direct service to both the Lehigh Valley Mall and the Lehigh Valley Industrial Park. This home is cozy and well-lit, with light cascading from 3 sides into the main living room and the master bedroom. The living room is accented by a distinctive wood floor and a stained glass window. Rather than being in the basement, the washer and dryer will be located on the first floor adjacent to the kitchen. And as a great bonus, plenty of storage space is available on the third floor!