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SidKnee - 26 Apr 2005 23:18 GMT

What is reasonable height for a Window cill form FFL in a Kitchen?

What are the experiences?

Sid

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BP - 27 Apr 2005 00:34 GMT

Well, a countertop should be installed 36" above FF. Add a 4" backsplash.
Then a 3/4" thick sill. That is 40- 3/4" from FF. But it would be foolish to
try and get everything to fit within such tolerances from frame to finish,
so add a half to 3/4 inch for "reality factor" and you get 41- 1/2".
That configuration looks the best. But you need to know the size of the
"tails" on the window you are buying to know how far above the rough
frame-sill the window sill will end up.
That is why we use an 84" standard height to the bottom of the window header
throughout the house. Then a 3'-5.5" standard height window fits just right
in an 8'-1.5" rough frame height wall, and all the window tops line up on
the exterior.

> What is reasonable height for a Window cill form FFL in a Kitchen?
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> What are the experiences?
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> Sid

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SidKnee - 27 Apr 2005 10:03 GMT

"But you need to know the size of the

> "tails" on the window you are buying to know how far above the rough
> frame-sill the window sill will end up.

Thnaks BP

The Tails (the Frame) is about 70mm I am told.

Sidkney

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BP - 27 Apr 2005 12:19 GMT

It is standard to line up the tops of all the windows.
In an alternate situation, like when I'm asked to make the window sit flush
with the countertop, I want to have the actual window on site before I frame
the opening. Then you can take measurements to get it to install perfectly.
Never go by the specs if you don't have a fudge factor.

> "But you need to know the size of the
>> "tails" on the window you are buying to know how far above the rough
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