Replacing patio doors with windows...which do you like best?
Jen Hans
5 years ago
We are taking out our two giant 8' patio doors and replacing with casement windows. Which option do you like better?
1. Both 8' spaces are replaced with 8' of casement windows, 4 panels each
2. Both 8' spaces are replaced with 8' of casement windows, 3 panels each
3. Both 8' spaces are replaced with 7' of casement windows, 3 panels each, leaving room between the windows.
In options 1&2 the trim of each window would either butt right up to each other or would need to be trimmed as one unit. There is 7" between them now, and that is the smallest it could be (support in there).
Here is pic of current doors. The windows will be installed 5" higher, to be at the same level as the patio door in the dining room. We are taking the doors out because (mainly because I broke one while trying to remove them to refinish....) we do not want to build a deck off that portion of the house, and we would have to if we had doors there. The deck would block the light into the walk out basement below.
We are open to other options as well, but would very much prefer to stay within the already (mostly) framed out 8' spaces (i.e. don't want to add additional windows on either side).
Thanks!
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hummingalong2
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Comments (8)I know what you mean about those cabinets that come down to t he counter top. maybe you could do one on each side of the mirror? lots of room for meds, creams etc. I have also seen medicine cabs on either side of the mirror over the sink - the mirror doesn't open, just the cab door on either side of it. so it isn't opening into your face. the cabs aren't that wide - maybe 8" each. with the mirror they are like 1 unit. lights over the mirror. and you could to a more shallow floor to ceiling cabinet also. I prefer the more shallow space - don't lose things in the back (like you do on a deep pantry shelf). 15" deep would be plenty (for me). I do like the idea someone had about a shallow cabinet over the toilet for extra tp etc. I'm putting in 1 sink in the new place with side cabs attached - each side has 3 drawers. it's about 45" or so total. the drawer cabs are around 15" each. lots of drawer space (I have NONE now). I'm also putting a wire coated basket under the sink for dirty laundry. and I'm having the fake drawer space (sink area) tilt out for my cleaning tooth brush and sponge. I have a small marble shelf above my sink and below the medicine cab now - I'll be putting it in that space in my new bath also. it's great for my hair clip while I shower, my watch etc. I use it for a lot of things. it's about a foot long and 4" deep - just sits on 2 L shaped braces under it. could the door hitting the toilet be fixed by shortening the vanity on that side? change in the door size? putting drawers on that end with the new vanity? maybe with some of this new storage you can uncover the laundry chute door and use it again. maybe post a layout of the bathroom? with dimensions? pic of it?...See Morereplacing window with patio door
Comments (11)I think there are lots of options. Also depends on where you live how much glass you really want due to cooling/heating costs. I would do outswing to not loose the space and who knows you might want to build a deck there later and they you would have your platform. Until then just build a small wooden step and platform to save money. As somebody else mentioned you may need a platform there no matter what. I think code around here requires it. I think a 2 door frenchdoor would look good, but if you have a really nice view you could do sliders along the whole wall like this one I did some virtuals for you with a couple of different options. Please excuse the see through part and trim as some are from the outside looking in etc., but it should at least give you an idea how it looks. Sliding doors (click pics to see larger) French doors Single door...See Morereplace patio french doors - what door company to go with?
Comments (8)Get the best quality and highest rating your budget can afford (DP or Performance Grade) because of the southern exposure. A multi point lock on both panels would be ideal. Not all multi points are created equal. I prefer a multi point that locks into the head and sill of the door frame not to the adjoining panel as some do. They will help to keep the door panels plumb over time. If you don't have an overhang or trees providing shade in the summer, I would also recommend Lowe 366 or its equivalent. As for the install, make sure they use a sill pan under the door. Again, especially because of the southern exposure. Familiarize yourself with the manufacturer's recommended installation method (should come with the door or found online) and question anything you don't like. Don't hover over the installer's shoulder as they won't appreciate that but show that you care and want it done right. You won't regret it....See MoreWhat do you have on your patio sliding doors??
Comments (15)I have drapes that I made, and I also painted the fabric during the process. I made these some time ago for a couple of friends, and when they moved from their condo to a house and didn't need them any more, I got them back, rather than have them be discarded. I had to remove the old lining, as it was worn out, and I have hung them temporarily until I get around to replacing the lining. Previously, they were pleated. When I made the drapes, I sewed four widths of fabric together, making a panel that is about 210" wide, and then I laid out a pattern that I had created for painting. I wanted a pattern that would have repeated elements that would define different areas of the drape, from left to right. It took about three days to do all the painting, and then much less time to sew the lining and make the pleats. When I put a new lining it, the drapes will no longer drag on the floor, but for now I have to have something there. I previously had raw silk pleated drapes on a traverse rod, and I hated that rod. I replaced that with rings, which makes it much easier to open and close the drapes. I waited until now to do this because I wanted to move the wall switch for the outdoor light from the right side of the doors to the left side, since the doors open on the left. If I had know how easy (and inexpensive) it was to move this switch, I would have done it long ago. The people who built this room addition to the house before we bought it put the switch in the wrong place, simply because the fixture outside is directly above where they put the switch. They also had the door to the garage hinged on the wrong side, and I changed that right away. Lars...See More
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoOn the structural mods, Windows on Washington is probably correct. The section of wall between the current doors is either supporting a header over each of the current doors or is supporting the center of a very long header. You’ll need to keep that section of the wall.
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Judy Mishkin
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5 years agopictures of the back. Excuse the giant mess! the bottom center will eventually be patio doors to the basement. The top left will be a small porch off of our bedroom. The top-right will be a screened in porch off of the dining room, that connects to the porch on the side of the house. We don't want a porch off of those top Center doors, because that's just too much porch and it would block the light into the basement. and we have enough doors in this house :-)
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoJen Hans
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5 years agoJudy Mishkin
5 years agoone last thought... non-operable glass below the windows. you might miss your 16 sq. ft..... i have low windows in my 2nd floor dining room and i wish they were even lower for a better view of the pool.
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