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Advice on Windows for Modern House

5 years ago

I am building a new home in Houston and I need advice on what type of window to get. I am looking at either Western Window casements, Integrity casements (half price of Western), and Integrity Double Hung. I don't like "lites" on windows, so the casements would not have any and be all glass, unobstructed views. The double hung would have that line in the middle but I like them because they are easily able to be cleaned. What would you get in my place? I'm thinking of doing the first half of the house where the kitchen is all Western and the other half Integrity or RAM Windows. Would people notice they are two types of windows even though they are two separate sides of the house?

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5 years ago

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Modern house with double hung? Please don't!

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User
5 years ago
First question: can people see "both sides" of the house at the same time? Asking because when we installed the side stripes on one of our cars, we weren't 100% perfect in aligning them from sill to bottom of the stripe because you only see one side of the car at a time.
just_janni
5 years ago
They will notice. It's rare you only see one face of a 3D object at once. They will look different both inside and outside. You don't want to mix windows on a house of this expense.
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cpartist
5 years ago
Would people notice they are two types of windows even though they are two separate sides of the house?

Yes.
cpartist
5 years ago
Interesting house. One comment is do you want your laundry so far from where laundry is generated?
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Mark Bischak, Architect
5 years ago
Certain window types (double hung, casement) lend themselves to certain architectural styles. This house does not seem like a double hung type of house. Ask for a recommendation from your drafter.
millworkman
5 years ago
That is not a double hung or a typical casement type of house you need windows more along the line of the 7000 series Performance line if using Western.
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User
5 years ago
integrity all ultrex is s good choice for your area.
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Virgil Carter Fine Art
5 years ago
What does your architect recommend?
lafdr
5 years ago
There are things I like about your plan. But.........will there be kids or teens in the 2nd and third bedrooms? I would find a way to move closets so there is more buffer between the master wall and bedroom so you don't hear as much from each other'r rooms. Also, the "media" room will be unusable when anyone is trying to sleep with all of the bedroom doors opening off of it. If the first bedroom was made the media room, and the current media room was made a bedroom with a bath between it and the master, and a hall........the media room would have much more sound isolation. It could be configured as a room that closes and could be a bedroom if ever needed. As is, the media room is a big hallway, with the sound problem to the bedrooms. I love your home exterior! I agree windows do not have to match, unless they are next to each other and visible at the same time. Ignore my comments if the current layout works for you!
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Anglophilia
5 years ago
This is a big house. I would seriously consider gave his and her master baths - so nice to have the privacy.

Also,, if you can afford it, look into using steel or bronze windows. They look wonderful on a contemporary house.

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