Window Style and Placement on New Construction
I'm in the beginning stages of building a house. The included picture is of the model home. I need some advice on windows...
1. I'm considering upgrading to casement windows instead of the base single hung...mostly for looks.
2. The second story middle window is a loft, should I do 2 casement windows?
3. The big faux shutter is the master closet, I'd like to put a window there instead. Would a single casement work in that location?
The house faces mostly West (a little SW), and there's a green space and golf course across the street.
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6 years agoThanks for the responses! I'm assuming the opening sizes would change some, but haven't talked with the builder yet.
Part of the reason for changing to casement is my neighbor may end up building the same house...so I was looking for ways to differentiate the exterior. (I also prefer the look of casements.)
For the closet window...the size was my concern too...I thought a single might not look right...but don't want to give up too much closet space. What do you think about changing the front elevation like this house and doing 2 shorter windows to provide some privacy?
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