Hi all

I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first floor of 1..5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has no doors). These days are so hot to be inside the house because the air can not be circulated enough in the house because the main window is always closed (see pictures below of the windows from inside and out - sorry the inside picture is dark a bit). This window has wood frame from the inside

http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg

So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open it and get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has 3 panels, two can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you recommend (material, brand name, design etc) I am open to any suggestion. Thanks a lot once again.

leza wang wrote:
Hi all

I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first floor of 1.5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has no doors). These days are so hot to be inside the house because the air can not be circulated enough in the house because the main window is always closed (see pictures below of the windows from inside and out - sorry the inside picture is dark a bit). This window has wood frame from the inside

http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg

So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open it and get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has 3 panels, two can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you recommend (material, brand name, design etc) I am open to any suggestion. Thanks a lot once again.


Hi,
You can peruse on the 'net for all kinds of windows or go to HD or Lowes
to look at them in many different styles. Mean time, you can run the
furnace fan to circulate air in the house. Do you have sufficient
insulation in the attic and good attic venting?

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:00:57 AM UTC-4, Tony Hwang wrote:
leza wang wrote:

Hi all



I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first floor of 1.5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has no doors). These days are so hot to be inside the house because the air can not be circulated enough in the house because the main window is always closed (see pictures below of the windows from inside and out - sorry the inside picture is dark a bit). This window has wood frame from the inside



http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg



http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg



So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open it and get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has 3 panels, two can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you recommend (material, brand name, design etc) I am open to any suggestion. Thanks a lot once again.





Hi,

You can peruse on the 'net for all kinds of windows or go to HD or Lowes

to look at them in many different styles. Mean time, you can run the

furnace fan to circulate air in the house. Do you have sufficient

insulation in the attic and good attic venting?

Thanks for you advice. I have gas furnace and I turned the flam off. I am not sure if I can turn the furnace fan on.

About the attic, I have small one and it does not have insulation! It is in my mind to do that asap. How can I check if I have good attic venting? Thanks a lot once again

leza wang wrote:
On Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:00:57 AM UTC-4, Tony Hwang wrote:
leza wang wrote:

Hi all



I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first floor of 1.5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has no doors). These days are so hot to be inside the house because the air can not be circulated enough in the house because the main window is always closed (see pictures below of the windows from inside and out - sorry the inside picture is dark a bit). This window has wood frame from the inside



http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg



http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg



So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open it and get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has 3 panels, two can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you recommend (material, brand name, design etc) I am open to any suggestion. Thanks a lot once again.





Hi,

You can peruse on the 'net for all kinds of windows or go to HD or Lowes

to look at them in many different styles. Mean time, you can run the

furnace fan to circulate air in the house. Do you have sufficient

insulation in the attic and good attic venting?

Thanks for you advice. I have gas furnace and I turned the flam off. I am not sure if I can turn the furnace fan on.

About the attic, I have small one and it does not have insulation! It is in my mind to do that asap. How can I check if I have good attic venting? Thanks a lot once again

Hi,
Aren't you the one who had all kinda problems in the house last time?
Do you own a new(different) house? Are you certain about lack of
insulation in the attic? Did you turn off gas to the furnace or turned
the pilot off? Ontario climate in summer is humid, without pilot burning
in the furnace, it can cause rusting problem. No fan switch on the
thermostat? If you don't have fan switch, you can replace thermostat
with fan switch.(this thermostat needs one more wire(G wire) to hook up.

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:54:19 AM UTC-4, Tony Hwang wrote:
leza wang wrote:

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:00:57 AM UTC-4, Tony Hwang wrote:

leza wang wrote:



Hi all







I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first floor of 1.5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has no doors).. These days are so hot to be inside the house because the air can not be circulated enough in the house because the main window is always closed (see pictures below of the windows from inside and out - sorry the inside picture is dark a bit). This window has wood frame from the inside







http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg







http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg







So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open it and get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has 3 panels, two can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you recommend (material, brand name, design etc) I am open to any suggestion. Thanks a lot once again.











Hi,



You can peruse on the 'net for all kinds of windows or go to HD or Lowes



to look at them in many different styles. Mean time, you can run the



furnace fan to circulate air in the house. Do you have sufficient



insulation in the attic and good attic venting?



Thanks for you advice. I have gas furnace and I turned the flam off. I am not sure if I can turn the furnace fan on.



About the attic, I have small one and it does not have insulation! It is in my mind to do that asap. How can I check if I have good attic venting? Thanks a lot once again



Hi,

Aren't you the one who had all kinda problems in the house last time?

Do you own a new(different) house? Are you certain about lack of

insulation in the attic? Did you turn off gas to the furnace or turned

the pilot off? Ontario climate in summer is humid, without pilot burning

in the furnace, it can cause rusting problem. No fan switch on the

thermostat? If you don't have fan switch, you can replace thermostat

with fan switch.(this thermostat needs one more wire(G wire) to hook up.

Thanks, Yes no insulation at all. I removed the old one, was dirty and dusty and really bad but did not put anything else yet.

Yes the pilot is off, you scared me about rusting but thanks for the advice, I will turn it one now. i have to learn again how to do that.

I will check the thermostat. but if the pilot is on and the fan is start working, does not that mean i will get hot air? Thanks a lot once again.

On Wed, 2 Jul 2014 20:46:22 -0700 (PDT), leza wang
wrote:

Hi all

I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first floor of 1.5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has no doors). These days are so hot to be inside the house because the air can not be circulated enough in the house because the main window is always closed (see pictures below of the windows from inside and out - sorry the inside picture is dark a bit). This window has wood frame from the inside

http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg

So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open it and get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has 3 panels, two can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you recommend (material, brand name, design etc) I am open to any suggestion. Thanks a lot once again.

Don't know where you are so brand and model are beyond me - but just
make sure to have them replaced "frame out" not as inserts. You will
want one left opening and one right opening casement and one fixed
pane. I would use a high quality vinyl window - rehau profile - with a
good brand name hardware and low E2 glass with argon - double glazed.
I would hinge the casements on the outer edges, opening against the
fixed pane. You want the install to maximize the amount of glazed
area, and yet to have all the glazing lines line up so it looks like
the window "belongs" in the house. Many of the low-buck hacker window
installers couldn't make a window look good in a BARN - so make sure
you get references and check out several installations of that type of
window they have done over the last 5 years - checking with the
customers any problems with the install.

You can get good or cheap - seldom both.

Looking at the pictures I'm not sure a poor install would look much
poorer than what is there, but a good install might improve the looks
of the house significantly.

My recommendation after looking at the picture would be to install two
flip-out (awning) windows across the bottom with a full fixed glass
across the top. Three panels across on THAT house would definitely not
look right.
( I worked for 2 custom window installers over a 2 year period and
learned a lot about what looks good and works good, and what doesn't

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:11:40 AM UTC-4, wrote:
On Wed, 2 Jul 2014 20:46:22 -0700 (PDT), leza wang

wrote:



Hi all



I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first floor of 1.5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has no doors). These days are so hot to be inside the house because the air can not be circulated enough in the house because the main window is always closed (see pictures below of the windows from inside and out - sorry the inside picture is dark a bit). This window has wood frame from the inside



http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg



http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg



So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open it and get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has 3 panels, two can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you recommend (material, brand name, design etc) I am open to any suggestion. Thanks a lot once again.



Don't know where you are so brand and model are beyond me - but just

make sure to have them replaced "frame out" not as inserts. You will

want one left opening and one right opening casement and one fixed

pane. I would use a high quality vinyl window - rehau profile - with a

good brand name hardware and low E2 glass with argon - double glazed.

I would hinge the casements on the outer edges, opening against the

fixed pane. You want the install to maximize the amount of glazed

area, and yet to have all the glazing lines line up so it looks like

the window "belongs" in the house. Many of the low-buck hacker window

installers couldn't make a window look good in a BARN - so make sure

you get references and check out several installations of that type of

window they have done over the last 5 years - checking with the

customers any problems with the install.



You can get good or cheap - seldom both.



Looking at the pictures I'm not sure a poor install would look much

poorer than what is there, but a good install might improve the looks

of the house significantly.



My recommendation after looking at the picture would be to install two

flip-out (awning) windows across the bottom with a full fixed glass

across the top. Three panels across on THAT house would definitely not

look right.

( I worked for 2 custom window installers over a 2 year period and

learned a lot about what looks good and works good, and what doesn't

Thank you very much for all these amazing advices. I appreciate it very much. One more question if you do not mind, you said flip out awning window, do you mean window like this:

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/z...edoor043-1.jpg

Thanks once again.

leza wang wrote:
On Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:11:40 AM UTC-4, wrote:

.... Snip ...

My recommendation after looking at the picture would be to install two
flip-out (awning) windows across the bottom with a full fixed glass
across the top. Three panels across on THAT house would definitely not
look right.

( I worked for 2 custom window installers over a 2 year period and
learned a lot about what looks good and works good, and what doesn't

Thank you very much for all these amazing advices. I appreciate it very
much. One more question if you do not mind, you said flip out awning
window, do you mean window like this:

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/z...edoor043-1.jpg

Thanks once again.

Those are double hung windows. Awning windows open at the bottom. See he

http://www.nvroofs.com/wp-content/up...types-info.gif

Leza,

I think he means jalousie windows. Not sure they would be a good choice
for a Canadian winter.

Dave M.

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 8:11:37 AM UTC-4, David Martel wrote:
Leza,



I think he means jalousie windows. Not sure they would be a good choice

for a Canadian winter.



Dave M.


For that, a casement type window with two side sections that open
would be my first choice.

But..... If that really is the only window downstairs, having just
one window there that can be opened while it will help, may not help
nearly as much as she thinks it will. For good ventilation, you need
more than one on the same floor, to get cross ventilation. Another
possibility might be the window plus a whole house fan, depending on
the climate, humidity, how many days it could actually be used, etc.

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 9:07:42 AM UTC-4, trader_4 wrote:
On Thursday, July 3, 2014 8:11:37 AM UTC-4, David Martel wrote:

Leza,







I think he means jalousie windows. Not sure they would be a good choice



for a Canadian winter.







Dave M.





For that, a casement type window with two side sections that open

would be my first choice.



But..... If that really is the only window downstairs, having just

one window there that can be opened while it will help, may not help

nearly as much as she thinks it will. For good ventilation, you need

more than one on the same floor, to get cross ventilation. Another

possibility might be the window plus a whole house fan, depending on

the climate, humidity, how many days it could actually be used, etc.

Thanks, I have small window on one side (above the kitchen sink) and one in the bathroom. It is open concept main floor, the kitchen, living room, and then the bathroom with door all in the main floor. So the air will be circulated if the main window can be opened. Thanks.

trader_4 wrote:
On Thursday, July 3, 2014 8:11:37 AM UTC-4, David Martel wrote:
Leza,



I think he means jalousie windows. Not sure they would be a good choice

for a Canadian winter.



Dave M.


For that, a casement type window with two side sections that open
would be my first choice.

But..... If that really is the only window downstairs, having just
one window there that can be opened while it will help, may not help
nearly as much as she thinks it will. For good ventilation, you need
more than one on the same floor, to get cross ventilation. Another
possibility might be the window plus a whole house fan, depending on
the climate, humidity, how many days it could actually be used, etc.

Hi,
Also windows should be easy to clean, inside out.

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 8:11:37 AM UTC-4, David Martel wrote:
Leza,



I think he means jalousie windows. Not sure they would be a good choice

for a Canadian winter.



Dave M.

Thanks Dave, good point. I live in Ontario/Canada.

On Thu, 3 Jul 2014 06:55:50 -0700 (PDT), leza wang
wrote:

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 8:11:37 AM UTC-4, David Martel wrote:
Leza,



I think he means jalousie windows. Not sure they would be a good choice

for a Canadian winter.



Dave M.

Thanks Dave, good point. I live in Ontario/Canada.
If you are in the Toronto area, find an installer who sells and
installs EuroVinyl or Fenergic windows. Euro Vinyl is made in Toronto.
Fenergic come from Quebec.
I have EuroVinyl in my house in Waterloo

"David Martel" wrote:
Leza,

I think he means jalousie windows. Not sure they would be a good choice
for a Canadian winter.

Dave M.

I don't think he meant jealousies windows. I think he meant what he said:
Awning Window.

On 7/3/2014 1:29 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
"David Martel" wrote:
Leza,

I think he means jalousie windows. Not sure they would be a good choice
for a Canadian winter.

Dave M.

I don't think he meant jealousies windows. I think he meant what he said:
Awning Window.


Yes, they are two or three sections and open out with a crank, much like
a jalousie. You can get storm panels for them too. Had one in my
kitchen of the last house. Opens fully, now half like a double hung so
you doubled the ventilation area.

On Thu, 3 Jul 2014 08:11:37 -0400, "David Martel"
wrote:

Leza,

I think he means jalousie windows. Not sure they would be a good choice
for a Canadian winter.

Dave M.

Definitely NOT Jalousies - they are useless ANYWHERE.

On Thu, 03 Jul 2014 17:44:25 -0400, wrote:

On Thu, 3 Jul 2014 08:11:37 -0400, "David Martel"
wrote:

Leza,

I think he means jalousie windows. Not sure they would be a good choice
for a Canadian winter.

Dave M.

Definitely NOT Jalousies - they are useless ANYWHERE.

They're fine for my garage windows, and were fine in my pick-up cap.
Wouldn't want them anywhere else.
Their advantage is you can open them for air circulation and even with
horizonal rain you won't get water intrusion.
Lube the mechanism every few years.

Dave Martel wrote: "Leza,

I think he means jalousie windows. Not sure they would be a good choice
for a Canadian winter.

Dave M. "

Not too many of those above the Mason-Dixon line.

As far as uninsulated attics go all I can say is, this is the 21ST FREAKIN CENTURY fcol! We have got to be, residentially, the most under-insulated nation in the western g-d hemisphere.

On Wed, 2 Jul 2014 21:43:46 -0700 (PDT), leza wang
wrote:

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:11:40 AM UTC-4, wrote:
On Wed, 2 Jul 2014 20:46:22 -0700 (PDT), leza wang

wrote:



Hi all



I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first floor of 1.5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has no doors). These days are so hot to be inside the house because the air can not be circulated enough in the house because the main window is always closed (see pictures below of the windows from inside and out - sorry the inside picture is dark a bit). This window has wood frame from the inside



http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg



http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg



So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open it and get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has 3 panels, two can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you recommend (material, brand name, design etc) I am open to any suggestion. Thanks a lot once again.



Don't know where you are so brand and model are beyond me - but just

make sure to have them replaced "frame out" not as inserts. You will

want one left opening and one right opening casement and one fixed

pane. I would use a high quality vinyl window - rehau profile - with a

good brand name hardware and low E2 glass with argon - double glazed.

I would hinge the casements on the outer edges, opening against the

fixed pane. You want the install to maximize the amount of glazed

area, and yet to have all the glazing lines line up so it looks like

the window "belongs" in the house. Many of the low-buck hacker window

installers couldn't make a window look good in a BARN - so make sure

you get references and check out several installations of that type of

window they have done over the last 5 years - checking with the

customers any problems with the install.



You can get good or cheap - seldom both.



Looking at the pictures I'm not sure a poor install would look much

poorer than what is there, but a good install might improve the looks

of the house significantly.



My recommendation after looking at the picture would be to install two

flip-out (awning) windows across the bottom with a full fixed glass

across the top. Three panels across on THAT house would definitely not

look right.

( I worked for 2 custom window installers over a 2 year period and

learned a lot about what looks good and works good, and what doesn't

Thank you very much for all these amazing advices. I appreciate it very much. One more question if you do not mind, you said flip out awning window, do you mean window like this:

http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/z...edoor043-1.jpg

Thanks once again.
Not at all. It is like a "door" with the hinges at the top - like a
casement window mounted sideways.. I'll see if I can find a picture
--- look at http://www.bayviewwindowsdoors.biz/gallery/ and in the
"fixed awning windows" section and "bay windows" section.

Now, envision the windows at the top of the "fixed awning window" at
the bottom, like in the "bay window" section, but with a single fixed
glass aross the top instead of separate windows. Any good window
installer can do it.
Or keep the awning windows at the top like the "fixed awning window"
but have 2 flip outs but only a single glass for the remaining
window. Either would look good, would ventilate well, and be much
better than splitting the window into 3 horizontally.

Another option is 2 double hung windows side by side - but it doen't
look anywhere near as good. Done right, the 2 awning windows and large
pane will REALLY dress up the front of that house.

A lot of this is a matter of personal preference,
but in general I'd go for double-hung windows if
you want good air circulation. If you want casement
then it's best to face the openings toward the west,
if possible. It's typical to face both toward the center,
but unless the wall itself is facing west that's likely
to cause one window to block the flow through the
other.
Even with good pointing, a casement window is limited
in its ability to catch the breeze. Likewise with an awning
window, which will cut off breeze even more than a casement,
though in some cases it might provide good convection
circulation. If you have a double-hung window then you
can get any breeze coming toward the wall.

In any case, if you're not doing the work yourself then
why not ask the contractor(s)? They'll know better about
your budget and the actual situation you have.

"leza wang" wrote in message
...
Hi all

I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first floor of
1.5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has no doors).
These days are so hot to be inside the house because the air can not be
circulated enough in the house because the main window is always closed (see
pictures below of the windows from inside and out - sorry the inside picture
is dark a bit). This window has wood frame from the inside

http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg

So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open it and
get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has 3 panels, two
can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you recommend (material,
brand name, design etc) I am open to any suggestion. Thanks a lot once
again.

In ,
leza wang typed:
Hi all

I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first
floor of 1.5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has
no doors). These days are so hot to be inside the house because the
air can not be circulated enough in the house because the main window
is always closed (see pictures below of the windows from inside and
out - sorry the inside picture is dark a bit). This window has wood
frame from the inside

http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg

So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open
it and get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has
3 panels, two can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you
recommend (material, brand name, design etc) I am open to any
suggestion. Thanks a lot once again.

You posted before about doing new front siding and I see that you were able
to do that. It looks good and really changes the look of the house. The
front door trim repair looks good too.

Based on the window styles that someone else here posted, what you have now
is called a picture window. I converted your metric measurements to feet
since that is easier for me to visualize, and it comes out to about 6.9 feet
wide by 4.6 feet high. That is a large window space to fill.

Maybe what you want is called a "3 section slider window". I just did a
Google search for "3 section slider windows" and then I clicked on Google
images. That shows lots of images of 3 section slider windows that you can
check out to see if that's what you want. Personally, I would prefer a
slider window over one that opens out.

If you do go with a 3 section slider window, I think that maybe a
"replacement" window instead of a "frame out" window may be easiest and
best -- but I don't know for sure. It is possible that a "new construction"
window which comes with a flange around the outside would be better and it
would get attached on the outside and then the flange would be covered with
trim. An experienced window installer in your area could look at what you
have and tell you for sure what you need and what would be best. And,
others here may know more about that than I do.

You would have to do the measurements correctly and have a window place make
the new window to the exact size for you. In my area (East Coast of U.S. --
New Jersey), the very rough labor cost estimate for a window person to
install that type of window and put some trim around on the outside would be
about $150 (U.S.). Add to that the cost of the window itself and the cost
of the trim. If you have a place nearby that makes vinyl replacement
windows, you could get a price from them for the cost of a custom size
window and you could ask them to suggest a few local window installers who
can give you an exact price for the job. But, whoever you have installing
the new window should also be the person who does the measurements. You
never want to give a window installer YOUR measurements for the window and
then have them buy the window based on your measurements. If you do, and
something doesn't fit, they will say it's your fault for giving them the
wrong measurements.

About your attic, attic insulation, venting, etc....., I remember that you
were thinking of getting a new roof last year and the photo that you posted
looks like it may be a new roof with architectural shingles. And, I think
that the new dark rain gutters and downspouts look good. When you were going
to get the new roof, I think they said they were going to put in a ridge
vent. If they did, your attic is already vented. And, yes, your attic is
very small -- very narrow with maybe only about a 4 or 5 foot wide flat
ceiling on the upper floor rooms and the rest of the upper room ceiling
space is sloped along the roof line. Whether you are, or were, able to
figure out adding insulation is uncertain and you would probably need to
have someone local take a quick look at what you have now and decide from
there about the insulation.

Let us know what you end up doing with the front window and how it turns
out.

In ,
TomR typed:

Maybe what you want is called a "3 section slider window". I just
did a Google search for "3 section slider windows" and then I clicked
on Google images. That shows lots of images of 3 section slider
windows that you can check out to see if that's what you want.


P.S. When I did the above Google search for 3 section slider windows, and
then "Google Images", one of the images that came up was a "back door
sliding windows demo". So, I thought that I would post it here in case it
helps:
http://tinyurl.com/back-door-sliding-windows-demo

Okay, this is just a joke, of course! But, I thought that it was funny when
that came up in the windows search.

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:57:03 PM UTC-4, TomR wrote:
In ,

TomR typed:



Maybe what you want is called a "3 section slider window". I just

did a Google search for "3 section slider windows" and then I clicked

on Google images. That shows lots of images of 3 section slider

windows that you can check out to see if that's what you want.





P.S. When I did the above Google search for 3 section slider windows, and

then "Google Images", one of the images that came up was a "back door

sliding windows demo". So, I thought that I would post it here in case it

helps:

http://tinyurl.com/back-door-sliding-windows-demo



Okay, this is just a joke, of course! But, I thought that it was funny when

that came up in the windows search.

lol i clicked first on that link but did not read the rest of the post.. i did not know it was joke, i kept trying that link

"leza wang" wrote in message
...
On Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:57:03 PM UTC-4, TomR wrote:

P.S. When I did the above Google search for 3 section slider windows,
and
then "Google Images", one of the images that came up was a "back door
sliding windows demo". So, I thought that I would post it here in case
it
helps:

http://tinyurl.com/back-door-sliding-windows-demo

Okay, this is just a joke, of course! But, I thought that it was funny
when
that came up in the windows search.

lol i clicked first on that link but did not read the rest of the post.. i
did not know it was joke, i kept trying that link

Glad you thought it was funny too. When I found it, I kept clicking on it
thinking at first that it was some sort of ad video before the actual link,
but then I figured out that "back door sliding windows" was some kind of
dance term and not always just a type of window.

"TomR" wrote:


....snip...

http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg

Based on the window styles that someone else here posted, what you have now
is called a picture window. I converted your metric measurements to feet
since that is easier for me to visualize, and it comes out to about 6.9 feet
wide by 4.6 feet high. That is a large window space to fill.

.... Snip ...

I guess "large" is all relative. The RO for my living room window is just
under 8 wide by 4.75' high. There's a picture window with a 20" wide
double hung on each side. I like the fact that most of the space is taken
by the large picture window because the view from my living is quite
nice...woods, not houses.

Leza could certainly have her RO framed in the same manner to allow for a
"large" center picture window with properly sized double hungs or casements
on either side. Since it's easy to order custom sized windows these days,
all you need to do is figure out the right proportions.

Slightly OT - I replaced my single pane windows with VRW a few years ago.
To remove the picture window, I first went outside and removed all the
caulking between the sash frame and the exterior stops. I then went inside
and removed the interior trim. At that point, the whole window almost fell
in on me. When the house was built, all they did was stand the window in
the opening, position the interior stops tight enough to hold the window
against the exterior stops and then caulked the exterior. The window was
not nailed or screwed to the RO at all. It's a good thing I did the
exterior first. Had I removed the interior stops then started removing the
caulk, I may very well have pushed the picture window right into the living
room.

In ,
DerbyDad03 typed:
"TomR" wrote:

http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg

Based on the window styles that someone else here posted, what you
have now is called a picture window. I converted your metric
measurements to feet since that is easier for me to visualize, and
it comes out to about 6.9 feet wide by 4.6 feet high. That is a
large window space to fill. . . . ,

I guess "large" is all relative. The RO for my living room window is
just under 8' wide by 4.75' high. There's a picture window with a 20"
wide double hung on each side. I like the fact that most of the space
is taken by the large picture window because the view from my living
is quite nice...woods, not houses.

My original thought was also to see if there was a way to incorporate double
hung windows in the window space that the OP has. But, with a window
opening of 6.9 feet wide by 4.6 feet high, I couldn't see a good way to do
that. I like your idea that works in your house with an 8 foot wide opening
since that allows enough width to include a center picture window and a
double hung window on each side.

I also thought about the possibility of creating a bowed-out bay-style
window with a center picture window and a double hung window on an angle on
each side. That seemed like more work than the OP wanted to do, and I am
not sure if the dimensions would work anyway.

One reason that I like the idea of a double hung window is the ability to
put a window A/C unit in if needed. However, I assume that the OP has other
windows on the first floor that could be used for a window A/C since she
said it is an open space floor plan.

On Friday, July 4, 2014 10:32:50 AM UTC-4, TomR wrote:
In ,

DerbyDad03 typed:

"TomR" wrote:



http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg



Based on the window styles that someone else here posted, what you

have now is called a picture window. I converted your metric

measurements to feet since that is easier for me to visualize, and

it comes out to about 6.9 feet wide by 4.6 feet high. That is a

large window space to fill. . . . ,



I guess "large" is all relative. The RO for my living room window is

just under 8' wide by 4.75' high. There's a picture window with a 20"

wide double hung on each side. I like the fact that most of the space

is taken by the large picture window because the view from my living

is quite nice...woods, not houses.



My original thought was also to see if there was a way to incorporate double

hung windows in the window space that the OP has. But, with a window

opening of 6.9 feet wide by 4.6 feet high, I couldn't see a good way to do

that. I like your idea that works in your house with an 8 foot wide opening

since that allows enough width to include a center picture window and a

double hung window on each side.



I also thought about the possibility of creating a bowed-out bay-style

window with a center picture window and a double hung window on an angle on

each side. That seemed like more work than the OP wanted to do, and I am

not sure if the dimensions would work anyway.



One reason that I like the idea of a double hung window is the ability to

put a window A/C unit in if needed. However, I assume that the OP has other

windows on the first floor that could be used for a window A/C since she

said it is an open space floor plan.

Thanks for for your reply, I appreciate it very much.
Yes i agree the double hung window seems good choice, I just googled for the picture

http://windowreplacement.com/wp-cont...1/image001.jpg

this seems perfect and yes I can put on AC if I want in the future because the other small window above the kitchen sink is so small (2 sliding left and right)

But for double hung, do they come together? because I am thinking about the middle post between these 2 windows?

Thanks a lot once again

leza wang wrote:

....snip...

Yes i agree the double hung window seems good choice, I just googled for the picture

http://windowreplacement.com/wp-cont...1/image001.jpg

this seems perfect and yes I can put on AC if I want in the future
because the other small window above the kitchen sink is so small (2
sliding left and right)

But for double hung, do they come together? because I am thinking about
the middle post between these 2 windows?

Thanks a lot once again

Yes, do a Google search for Twin Double Hung.

"leza wang" wrote in message
...
On Friday, July 4, 2014 10:32:50 AM UTC-4, TomR wrote:

My original thought was also to see if there was a way to incorporate
double
hung windows in the window space that the OP has. But, with a window
opening of 6.9 feet wide by 4.6 feet high, I couldn't see a good way to
do
that.

One reason that I like the idea of a double hung window is the ability to
put a window A/C unit in if needed.

Thanks for for your reply, I appreciate it very much.
Yes i agree the double hung window seems good choice, I just googled for
the picture

http://windowreplacement.com/wp-cont...1/image001.jpg

this seems perfect and yes I can put on AC if I want in the future because
the other small window above the kitchen sink is so small (2 sliding left
and right)

But for double hung, do they come together? because I am thinking about
the middle post between these 2 windows?

As someone else posted, you can get twin double hung windows that come
together as one unit. But with the large size of your existing window
opening, I wonder if putting in two double hung windows in that space would
mean that each window would have to be unusually large -- maybe 3-plus feet
wide each by 4 1/2 feet high. Maybe it would work though -- I just don't
know.

On Thu, 3 Jul 2014 12:16:34 -0400, "TomR" wrote:

In ,
leza wang typed:
Hi all

I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first
floor of 1.5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has
no doors). These days are so hot to be inside the house because the
air can not be circulated enough in the house because the main window
is always closed (see pictures below of the windows from inside and
out - sorry the inside picture is dark a bit). This window has wood
frame from the inside

http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg

So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open
it and get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has
3 panels, two can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you
recommend (material, brand name, design etc) I am open to any
suggestion. Thanks a lot once again.

You posted before about doing new front siding and I see that you were able
to do that. It looks good and really changes the look of the house. The
front door trim repair looks good too.

Based on the window styles that someone else here posted, what you have now
is called a picture window. I converted your metric measurements to feet
since that is easier for me to visualize, and it comes out to about 6.9 feet
wide by 4.6 feet high. That is a large window space to fill.

Maybe what you want is called a "3 section slider window". I just did a
Google search for "3 section slider windows" and then I clicked on Google
images. That shows lots of images of 3 section slider windows that you can
check out to see if that's what you want. Personally, I would prefer a
slider window over one that opens out.

If you do go with a 3 section slider window, I think that maybe a
"replacement" window instead of a "frame out" window may be easiest and
best -- but I don't know for sure. It is possible that a "new construction"
window which comes with a flange around the outside would be better and it
would get attached on the outside and then the flange would be covered with
trim. An experienced window installer in your area could look at what you
have and tell you for sure what you need and what would be best. And,
others here may know more about that than I do.

Nope - go frame out with attached brick mold. The brick mold will go
over the siding, finishing off the opening VERY nicely. A window
narrower than 2 feet is a narrow window - and 2 windows in a 6'9"
opening will make for 27 inch units, which means about 18 inches of
glass each - 54 inches of glass in a 81 inch hole.

Going with my recommendation, you get one pane of roughly 6 feet wide
and 3 feet high, and 2 smaller windows of about 30 inches wide glass
by 10 inches high either above or below.. Really looks good, and works
well too. And if it rains a bit, you can leave the window open without
getting wet inside. The little windows are screaned to keep out bugs.

We installed a LOT of this type of window 15 years ago in
south-central Ontario.

You would have to do the measurements correctly and have a window place make
the new window to the exact size for you. In my area (East Coast of U.S. --
New Jersey), the very rough labor cost estimate for a window person to
install that type of window and put some trim around on the outside would be
about $150 (U.S.). Add to that the cost of the window itself and the cost
of the trim. If you have a place nearby that makes vinyl replacement
windows, you could get a price from them for the cost of a custom size
window and you could ask them to suggest a few local window installers who
can give you an exact price for the job. But, whoever you have installing
the new window should also be the person who does the measurements. You
never want to give a window installer YOUR measurements for the window and
then have them buy the window based on your measurements. If you do, and
something doesn't fit, they will say it's your fault for giving them the
wrong measurements.

About your attic, attic insulation, venting, etc....., I remember that you
were thinking of getting a new roof last year and the photo that you posted
looks like it may be a new roof with architectural shingles. And, I think
that the new dark rain gutters and downspouts look good. When you were going
to get the new roof, I think they said they were going to put in a ridge
vent. If they did, your attic is already vented. And, yes, your attic is
very small -- very narrow with maybe only about a 4 or 5 foot wide flat
ceiling on the upper floor rooms and the rest of the upper room ceiling
space is sloped along the roof line. Whether you are, or were, able to
figure out adding insulation is uncertain and you would probably need to
have someone local take a quick look at what you have now and decide from
there about the insulation.

Let us know what you end up doing with the front window and how it turns
out.

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:16:34 PM UTC-4, TomR wrote:
In ,

leza wang typed:

Hi all



I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first

floor of 1.5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has

no doors). These days are so hot to be inside the house because the

air can not be circulated enough in the house because the main window

is always closed (see pictures below of the windows from inside and

out - sorry the inside picture is dark a bit). This window has wood

frame from the inside



http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg



http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg



So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open

it and get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has

3 panels, two can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you

recommend (material, brand name, design etc) I am open to any

suggestion. Thanks a lot once again.



You posted before about doing new front siding and I see that you were able

to do that. It looks good and really changes the look of the house. The

front door trim repair looks good too.



Based on the window styles that someone else here posted, what you have now

is called a picture window. I converted your metric measurements to feet

since that is easier for me to visualize, and it comes out to about 6.9 feet

wide by 4.6 feet high. That is a large window space to fill.



Maybe what you want is called a "3 section slider window". I just did a

Google search for "3 section slider windows" and then I clicked on Google

images. That shows lots of images of 3 section slider windows that you can

check out to see if that's what you want. Personally, I would prefer a

slider window over one that opens out.



If you do go with a 3 section slider window, I think that maybe a

"replacement" window instead of a "frame out" window may be easiest and

best -- but I don't know for sure. It is possible that a "new construction"

window which comes with a flange around the outside would be better and it

would get attached on the outside and then the flange would be covered with

trim. An experienced window installer in your area could look at what you

have and tell you for sure what you need and what would be best. And,

others here may know more about that than I do.



You would have to do the measurements correctly and have a window place make

the new window to the exact size for you. In my area (East Coast of U.S. --

New Jersey), the very rough labor cost estimate for a window person to

install that type of window and put some trim around on the outside would be

about $150 (U.S.). Add to that the cost of the window itself and the cost

of the trim. If you have a place nearby that makes vinyl replacement

windows, you could get a price from them for the cost of a custom size

window and you could ask them to suggest a few local window installers who

can give you an exact price for the job. But, whoever you have installing

the new window should also be the person who does the measurements. You

never want to give a window installer YOUR measurements for the window and

then have them buy the window based on your measurements. If you do, and

something doesn't fit, they will say it's your fault for giving them the

wrong measurements.



About your attic, attic insulation, venting, etc....., I remember that you

were thinking of getting a new roof last year and the photo that you posted

looks like it may be a new roof with architectural shingles. And, I think

that the new dark rain gutters and downspouts look good. When you were going

to get the new roof, I think they said they were going to put in a ridge

vent. If they did, your attic is already vented. And, yes, your attic is

very small -- very narrow with maybe only about a 4 or 5 foot wide flat

ceiling on the upper floor rooms and the rest of the upper room ceiling

space is sloped along the roof line. Whether you are, or were, able to

figure out adding insulation is uncertain and you would probably need to

have someone local take a quick look at what you have now and decide from

there about the insulation.



Let us know what you end up doing with the front window and how it turns

out.

Thanks Tom for your reply and advices. I appreciate that very much.
Yes the front panel has been changed, it looks like the siding now. boring but working.. and yes I changed the roof, the roofer said my plywood were not good and that is why he put a new plywood first and then the new single.. so no more leaking roof..

Thanks for your window advices, I will consider them all when I decide who is going to change it and what type I will go with. Thanks a lot once again

"leza wang" wrote in message
...
On Thursday, July 3, 2014 12:16:34 PM UTC-4, TomR wrote:

About your attic, attic insulation, venting, etc....., I remember that
you
were thinking of getting a new roof last year and the photo that you
posted
looks like it may be a new roof with architectural shingles. And, I think
that the new dark rain gutters and downspouts look good. When you were
going
to get the new roof, I think they said they were going to put in a ridge
vent. If they did, your attic is already vented. . . . ,

Yes the front panel has been changed, it looks like the siding now. boring
but working.. and yes I changed the roof, the roofer said my plywood
were not good and that is why he put a new plywood first and then the
new shingle.. so no more leaking roof.

That's good that they did new plywood decking since it needed that. And,
that probaby means that they also did do the "ridge vent" across the top
peak, which means that your atic is already vented.

Leeza,

With the cost of labor and the cost of a new window(s), I wonder if you would be better off just buying a thru-the-wall air conditioner and putting it somewhere in the room where it could blow a maximum amount of air to circulate.

Also, turning on the pilot light and the blower will not cause heated air to circulate unless the thermostat is calling for heat. The thermostat only causes the main flame to turn on. There is a little heat from the pilot light, but not enough to make a difference, the flame is just about the size of the flame from a wooden match.

On Thu, 3 Jul 2014 09:58:50 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

Leeza,

With the cost of labor and the cost of a new window(s), I wonder if you would be better off just buying a thru-the-wall air conditioner and putting it somewhere in the room where it could blow a maximum amount of air to circulate.

With On tario Hydro rates?????
Also, turning on the pilot light and the blower will not cause heated air to circulate unless the thermostat is calling for heat. The thermostat only causes the main flame to turn on. There is a little heat from the pilot light, but not enough to make a difference, the flame is just about the size of the flame from a wooden match.
Not knowing what furnace she has, there is OFTEN a switch on the
furnace to run fan "constant" or "automatic" And virtually all good
recent thermostats have a fan switch on them.

Is that a padded bus bench across the street?! Wow!

"leza wang" wrote in message ...
Hi all

I have one big window (140 cm height, 210 cm width) in the first floor of 1.5 story home. This window can not be opened or closed (has no doors). These days are so hot to be inside the house because the air can not be circulated enough in the house because the main window is always closed (see pictures below of the windows from inside and out - sorry the inside picture is dark a bit). This window has wood frame from the inside

http://i59.tinypic.com/2gshpv5.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/30a72ba.jpg

So I decided to replace it with a new window which has doors to open it and get breeze inside. I like the new window to be simple and has 3 panels, two can be opened. Any idea please what kind of window you recommend (material, brand name, design etc) I am open to any suggestion. Thanks a lot once again.