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jenna_digirolamo

Window Boxes Under Dormer Windows

5 years ago

Hello!


We have a cape style home and I'd love to add three window boxes under the top three dormer windows. I'm not sure how we would properly hang them on the slanted roof and if it's possible (advisable) to drill into the roof shingles? How would we hang the boxes under the windows? Also, the windows open out so I'm thinking we might have to put them lower than normal?


We'd love your advice! And we'd also love to avoid any future water damage, of course!


Here is a picture of the house


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  • 5 years ago

    No to all of your questions.
    If you want window boxes put them on the main level.

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