On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 09:29:13 -0600, HerHusband
wrote:

We are thinking about installing a door in our master bedroom where we
currently have a window. This would allow us to walk out onto a private
patio.

Our window is 4 feet wide x 5 feet high. Because of the interior and
exterior wall finishes, I want the width of the door to be the same 4'
width as the window. This way I can simply cut away the wall beneath the
window, set the door, and install new trim (there are no electrical cables
beneath the window). I DO NOT want to widen the door frame as this would
require a new header, rerouting electrical cables, etc. I also do not want
to narrow the frame as we want the light, and don't want to try matching
the interior/exterior finishes. However, the 4' width is a kind of an odd
size for a door.

As I see it I have a few options...


You left out the option of putting in french doors BOTH of which move,
and the option of just switching to casement windows and either
putting stairs up to the windowsill, or not. As long as the window
opens up wide enough so that you can get through it comfortably,
why does it have to be a floor-level opening? Is one of you in
a wheelchair?

--Goedjn