Got a handle on it!

Finally found a handle that fits with the lock that's on there. It's a Gainsborough, same brand as the other ones, but slightly more modern and slimline.  That's it now for a while on the Granny Flat, until I get the money together for Stage 2.

Painting Decisions

OK, now that the stage one is complete, the next decision is what colour to paint everything.  The advice I got from everyone regarding the timber windows was to paint it, otherwise I would be re-varnishing it every year.  But the joinery is kwila and just beautiful and I can't bear to cover it up.  The front windows though will have to be painted. The original window is pine so even if it was sanded back, wouldn't match the other window at the front.  So I'm thinking white, to match the trim on the main house, with black trim, and perhaps a blue door.  The casement windows and french doors I will stain...they're just too beautiful. 

Window complete!

Finally the last window is complete!  And not for the $598 I was quoted.  Definitely pays to ask around - my cousin Alana used to work at Woodworkers, so passed on the name of her friend Jack, a professional glazier who supplied and installed for the awesomest price of $150.

Jack also used putty instead of the beading that we tried to salvage from the original windows.  The finish was much more professional and matched the other double hung window.  Very happy.