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Help on window size, please!

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

We are residing the front of our home and also need to replace the inefficient windows. I have wished for taller windows since we bought the house in 1976 and figure now is my chance. They are currently 3 ft X 4.5 Ft. I would keep the width and top line the same but would like to lower the sill 6-12 inches. Opinions?

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Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc.

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Note that you have to be mindful of how low you can go per building code. If you are less than a certain distance from the floor, you may be required to use tempered glass in the windows, which is a price upgrade. I would check your local code requirements before making an aesthetic decision.

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Windows on Washington Ltd
8 years ago
Totally personal call at that point. Now is the time to do it if you decide to do it. Did you get a price on it from your window/siding contractor.
Mary Mom
Original Author
8 years ago
- Not yet. We originally were just going to replace the sashes and not disturb the original woodwork, but price not being an issue, I'm just worried about proportion and how it would look from the outside. Thanks for the comment.
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Windows on Washington Ltd
8 years ago
Tough to tell exactly because of the window boxes. How much lower are you wanting to go?
Mary Mom
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Maybe 6-12 inches. I didn't plant the boxes this spring because we were supposed to side this spring. Then I ordered new doors, now the window decision. Oh, my!
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Windows on Washington Ltd
8 years ago
https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/IBC2015/chapter-24-glass-and-glazing

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