Windows that go between studs

And yes, you can have made windows that will fit between the studs. But it's not obvious to me that, once you've punched a hole in the drywall and siding anyway, it's particularly more of a PITA to stick in a header and double up studs. Especially if you have to put in more than one little window to make up the difference. The point of the narrow window is that the studs would not have to be doubled.

Header for attaching, but since there is no bearing as a wide window no additional structure would have to be added. Erin, As for the expense and hassle of opening up and framing a conventional window e. I believe you'll find there's not a huge difference between what you think is the easier project to put a window between existing studs vs.

A competent remodel carpenter won't see a lot of difference in the two projects and you might really be surprised at how cheap the labor portion of the project is.

They do it all the time and do it pretty darn quickly, efficiently and with little or no "collateral damage". An incompetent DIY carpenter such as myself! I don't know the answer but I encourage you to think about if you might be seeking a false economy? By the way, I believe a custom window shop could make you anything you want - I'd try to find one and ask them about the narrow windows. As for the stud spacing I'm not saying it's impossible, but VERY unlikely the studs are 14 inches on center.

Standard stud spacing in the US is either 16 or 24 inches OC. Maybe you're measuring the clear space between the studs? Another potential cause for confusion is if you're measuring stud spacing in an area of the wall where it might in fact be irregular. Studs can be irregularly spaced near corners, windows and doors.

If you're using a stud finder to determine stud spacing, some internal structures could mess also that up. If your studs are indeed irregular 14 OC , to me that's another point towards building a conventional window opening. Good luck Cam Cam. Windows Between Studs? Reply to author.

Report message as abuse. Show original message. Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message. I'm looking to add light to a room. Red Neckerson. Harry K. Probably best to just mount non-moveable panes. By the time you get a window frame with openable panes, there will be almost no glass in them. As some one else said, your spacing is probably 16" OC.

If they don't need to open, there's always glass blocks. I have a few of the small windows installed between 16 in center studs. Put two of them side by side and it looks like one large window.

Got 'em from a mobilhome supply store online. They are like two storm windows each having latches facing inward, aluminum for outside and white enamel for inside. The outside window includes a screen. Related Discussions Adding island to one wall kitchen: how big should the island be? I believe you should go with island number 2. I think the half wall, even though not too tall, will interrupt the flow of the open plan and just look a little odd.

I remember visiting a home with a layout like yours and was impressed by the uninterrupted vista through the windows across the back of the home. Have a look at kitchen photos with similar layout to yours and then try and picture the island with the wall jutting out from the end.

I will attach a photo for the purpose of demonstration. If you entertain or host during holidays, without the wall, you will be able to set the island up as a buffet style servery.

We have recently installed an island in our kitchen renovation and we have used it in this way while entertaining and it works a treat. We also installed outlets on the end below our overhang which works fine, as things do not stay plugged in there permanently. I have seen an example of hiding the outlets on the end of the island behind drawer fronts, faux drawers so to speak, and this looked great. I will try and find an example to post. I hope I have given you food for thought.

Good luck. They are very attractive windows. Long and wide - a great expanse. Why conceal them? If you cannot afford Plantation Shutters at this point in time, do not try and substitute that look with tacky honeycomb blinds or faux wood blinds. It is not a good look and will be bulky and most unattractive. Not to mention dusting those hideous slats for eternity.

I would have the windows tinted a grey or very soft black. That solves the privacy issue and will soften the look of the harshness of clear glass on the inside of the room.

People will not be able to see inside, but will just see shadows - so no stickybeaking from inside - you will be caught! Trim in a crisp white on the woodwork. Make a feature out of those lovely wrap around windows! Embrace them and let them be windows! Where they meet in the middle corner a plinth of some type turned wood Victorian would look splendid, with a huge vase of flowers on top, as the eye is most definitely drawn to that corner.

I would then have sheers on both outer edges of the windows, and in the corner, but only extending about 20cm when open during the day, which you can close at night for privacy. Toronto folks: thinking about adding window seat or balcony to master Q. What your asking for, I think, is called a box bay window. There are many ways to put these in. If there is a overhang in that area it will normally cost less as they can use that for the roof of the window.

If not you need to have a small roof added to the window. If you want to use the bottom portion under the seat for storage that will need to be figured in also. In Toronto you will want triple pane. As far as time a good contractor and helper can do it in a day. Exactly what Patricia Colwell said. You will be amazed at how much warmer AND cooler your house will be with no drafts by insulating exterior walls. You will save money, in the future, on both heating and air conditioning. An option to getting thicker drywall is to use some of that old lathe to shim the studs with, so that the new drywall stays flush to your window and door frames.

That's what I did for a small bathroom when I removed the original plaster. Ah, didn't think of those things. Thanks If your studs are on 16" centers, you have just Then account for framing, etc. Oh, should add that having to cut bearing studs may sound like the end of the world, but isnt. Matt Anderson 25 days ago. Related Stories.

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