Shower Window...err in judgement?

14 years ago

Our fully gutted house is in the framing stage - new windows have not yet been installed. There is a second floor bathroom with a window in the tub/shower area. Its a 5x11 room with the tub/shower at the end under the window.

Originally, a roughly 1ft9in x 3ft fiberglass casement(all other windows are aluminum clad exterior with pine interiors) was called out. Upon ordering windows, I changed it to an awning style that about 15in x 30in(so, short and wide). I felt there was too much glass and too much exposure for a window in a shower. No the sill would be at about 5ft6in off the floor of the tub.

Anyway, to make a long story short our architect sent me a scolding email becaused the interior of this window is now pine, just like the rest of the windows in the house. He's worried about rotting, etc. Honestly, I think the fiberglass looks cheap. I thought the sill would be high enough to not attract much water, and the jamb will be wrapped in tile. So, only the sash is vulnerable.

Did I make a huge mistake? Honestly, I'm still confortable with much choice, but didn't like the scolding!

Thoughts on mitigating potential issues?

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millworkman
14 years ago
Not a huge mistake but the sash will rot unfortunately no matter as no matter what you do it will get and be wet. It may last a couple of years if your lucky. You may be able to prolong the rotting by sealing it with Varathane Liquid Plastic or something similar but.....
albryant
14 years ago
I'm sorry his email was less than diplomatic.

We are finishing up a to-the-studs reno of our 1960's bathroom with a wood window in the shower. It was pretty terrible - not only was the window trim rotted, but all the studs under the window and the insulation under the window were completely rotten.

Unless the window is in a location that will get only a few water droplets every once in a while, I would strongly urge you to reconsider so that you don't have to rip it out one day and go through what we have.
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gypsy_jazz
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks for your replies. I have an email into the window rep for a replacement cost in fiberglass. I could use this window on the garage and call it done. I don't think its a huge expense, but annoying nonetheless as I'm eating crow!
millworkman
14 years ago
albryant, sorry did not realize I need to be diplomatic. gypsy asked a question and i answer it. You said essentially the same thing the only difference is I cut right to the chase.
albryant
14 years ago
Millworkman - I was referring to the email she got from her architect. She said he scolded her, so I said I was sorry he wasn't tactful in his advice. My comment was not directed at you.
millworkman
14 years ago
Sorry for your misinterpreting your post, I realize I was a little direct but she sounded like she needed the advice pronto and figured no sense beating around the bush and being at all vague.