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| Hi all,
We are getting all new windows and will stay in the same width but can choose a new height. Our house is a 1960's waterfront Cape Cod. We are going with casements in the back but double hungs with finelight grilles on the front. We are getting 3 dormers in the front. Here is my question: For the front of th ehouse -- I like the look of tall windows from the outside, but re: furniture placement and privacy from the front & porch, I do not like them. We are planning to go with 4' high (we have 8' high ceilings) so the bottom of the windows would be "about" the height of a sofa or desk. Should we go 5 inches lower? Is this the trend? Your input is really appreciated because I have been struggling with this decision. Thanks! |
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- Posted by from_a_buick_8 (My Page) on Fri, Oct 23, 09 at 12:39
| What will the distance from the floor to the bottom of the window be. I think to stay in code and not need tempered glass you need to be >18". Beyond that i think taller is better. |
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