Hello,
we are about to buy an older house, but the windows were replaced about 12 years ago. In the kitchen, one window is quite low, down to around 80cm (31.5 inches) above the floor. However, the countertop definitely needs to go there, and it should be about 90cm (35.5 inches) high.
How would you solve this: by thickening the window frame or installing a smaller window and bricking up the rest? And what costs should we expect?
If you have other ideas, such as making part of the countertop lower or something similar:
Those options are not possible for us.
Looking forward to your feedback.
we are about to buy an older house, but the windows were replaced about 12 years ago. In the kitchen, one window is quite low, down to around 80cm (31.5 inches) above the floor. However, the countertop definitely needs to go there, and it should be about 90cm (35.5 inches) high.
How would you solve this: by thickening the window frame or installing a smaller window and bricking up the rest? And what costs should we expect?
If you have other ideas, such as making part of the countertop lower or something similar:
Those options are not possible for us.
Looking forward to your feedback.
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Engadiner2 Apr 2024 10:43SoL schrieb:
Yes, and you aren’t providing any relevant information. Based on the information I have, I’d say: Both options are flawed, with the smaller flaw probably being the version with the reduced windows. And what would you consider not flawed then?
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Schorsch_baut2 Apr 2024 11:15Engadiner schrieb:
Unfortunately, I can’t provide photos (yet). Of course, we want to do it properly but still keep costs as low as possible. That’s why I wanted to ask here roughly what I should budget for reducing the size. You’ll need a new window, a mason, and probably exterior replastering… Something like that costs roughly 250–3500 Euro.
Just kidding. No one can answer those questions for you because you haven’t provided enough information.
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hanghaus20232 Apr 2024 11:27Raising the old window is more cost-effective, if possible. Hence the question about the roller shutter box and photos.
You can also keep the window frame and add additional layers underneath, ordering only the smaller sash new. In my opinion, this is the least amount of work. The window manufacturer will handle this.
You can also keep the window frame and add additional layers underneath, ordering only the smaller sash new. In my opinion, this is the least amount of work. The window manufacturer will handle this.
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Engadiner2 Apr 2024 14:27hanghaus2023 schrieb:
Raising the old window is more cost-effective, if possible. Hence the question about the roller shutter box and photos.
You can also keep the existing window frame and add extensions at the bottom, ordering only the smaller sash new. In my opinion, that’s at least the least amount of work. The window installer can handle that.Exactly, those were the two options that came to my mind.
I was hoping to get an idea of the costs for a) adding extensions (in this case about 15 cm (6 inches) at the window – if that’s the correct way to describe it) and b) a new window, masonry work, and plastering.
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hanghaus20232 Apr 2024 18:33"Adding a layer" means installing a component at the bottom of the frame. There is no need for plastering or masonry work since the frame stays in place.
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Engadiner2 Apr 2024 19:14hanghaus2023 schrieb:
Doubling up means inserting a component at the bottom of the frame. There is no need for plastering or brickwork since the frame remains in place.That is actually not what I wrote. Masonry would be required in option b) when reducing the size of the window.Similar topics