ᐅ Window installation alignment, key point: drainage?

Hello everyone,

I am currently building a garden shed (measuring 4x4m (13x13 ft)). To get enough light inside, I can obtain two windows at a good price.

One of them (160x50cm (63x20 inches)) was originally designed as a transom window. The other (200x50cm (79x20 inches)) clearly shows from the position of the drainage slots that it was originally intended as a floor-to-ceiling window or to be installed vertically.

My question is: Are there any concerns about repurposing the latter window as a transom window, so that the drainage slots are on the side instead of the usual bottom? Are the drainage channels inside the window frame continuous around the perimeter? If so, is it possible to drill new drainage slots elsewhere afterward?

Best regards,
Buddler

How do you plan to open a vertically designed window horizontally?

Buddler schrieb:

In the other one (200x50cm (79x20 inches)) you can see from the position of the drainage slots that it was originally intended to be a floor-to-ceiling window or installed vertically.

For fixed glazing without an opening sash, you can also install it horizontally and drill drainage slots. You will need to remove the glass for installation anyway. Then seal the original openings and reposition the glazing blocks accordingly.
The window sill connection, as it currently exists, will no longer be applicable, and the installation must be done carefully to ensure proper sealing and an outward slope for drainage.

With fixed sashes or tilt-and-turn sashes, this is basically possible too, but the glazing blocks will need to be adjusted accordingly. Also, when opening, the window will project inward. Overall, not a great idea.

Pitiglianio schrieb:

How do you want to horizontally open a window that is designed to open vertically?

As dertill already mentioned, it opens inward toward me.

I know it’s not the ideal solution, but it’s just a garden shed. I would install some kind of stopper device inside, basically acting as a stop.

I once saw someone attach chains at the top. Not very attractive, but practical.