The ongoing “fix it, almost” game
Supposed to be warm tomorrow. That could be important, if I decide to try modelling wind-driven rain without coating the side of the house in a layer of ice.
Since the spring, we’ve had a “fix it, almost” game going on with the contractor. Two basement windows (at first) that seeped around the perimeter every time it rained. After a couple of sessions, applying caulk and what looked like tape, the score rose to 1-1… that is, only one leaked during rain. Almost a victory, but the summer turned to autumn turned to. Well, you know how that goes. In passing, here’s what the view from the front door gave this morning:
Call this a tug back to reality. Anyhow, right after putting the camera away, the contractor’s young road guy (he travels), arrived, along with a helper that I never actually saw. They were tasked with putting things right; the two windows were unceremoniously yanked out, and refitted with due care and attention. New foamy goo around the edges. New shims. And above all else, a case of “I think this might fix it”.
Now, we’re not likely to get any real tests before next spring, which brings me back to wondering if I should spend tomorrow afternoon trying to hose my way to a proof, one way or another.
After a visit to the local hardware store, I now own a lot more of those rubberized carpets that people in Canada drop around to catch intruders with snowy boots. OK, not actually catch; that would require a release process. Let’s say I’ve protected my bare feet from unannounced puddles in the common areas of the house.
