Workshop upgrade (new window)

My goal is to replace both windows and the door in the workshop this summer. I have a door in the garage that is ready for me to install and have been looking for windows. I was able to find a used replacement window for the east-facing window, but couldn’t find a used one for the north-facing window. In addition, I had the window a/c unit in the north-facing window. It is a heavy unit, and I haven’t been taking it out in the winter, but that means lots of air leaks around the window.

I decided to permanently install the a/c unit so I could insulate around it properly, and add a smaller window on top of the unit. I picked up a bottom-line replacement window (it is a workshop) and started working before it was too hot outside to work.  The window sill was replaced with a piece of reclaimed decking material. All of the other wood used to frame the window was either reclaimed or pulled from the trash bin.

Window frame with new sill and spacers for the air conditioner.  Reclaimed decking for the sill, and pressure treated lumber reclaimed from the same deck for the spacers.
A/C unit installed. Preparing to install the replacement window.  A piece of reclaimed decking was put on top of the unit to give the window a place to land.
Project completed! Just in time for the heat.  I still have to add insulation around the A/C unit – but good enough for now.

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