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Homeowner Forum / Construction / September 2008Avoiding "Gap" Between 2 Windows
Converting garage into family room. I want to have a set of double windows installed. I thought I could go out and buy two regular windows and have them installed side-by-side. Now I am worried. I want to make sure our windows are side-by-side, with little gap between them. Our nieghbors, who also converted their garage, bought 2 windows, and now there is a several inch gap between the two. They filled the gap with siding, and the wife and I hate the look. Here is a picture I found on the Internet, similar to the neighbors. notice the several inch gap: http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x92/wrldruler_photos/window1.jpg Instead, I want the windows to be side-by-side with no gap, like this example: http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x92/wrldruler_photos/Window2.jpg So what did the nieghbors do wrong that left them with such a wide gap between windows? Can I put two sperate windows side-by-side with no gap, or should I have custom ordered a twin window? Thanks, Chris > Converting garage into family room. I want to have a set of double > windows installed. I thought I could go out and buy two regular [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > So what did the nieghbors do wrong that left them with such a wide gap > between windows? The didn't do anything "wrong", that's just the way they chose to have the windows installed. > Can I put two sperate windows side-by-side with no gap, or should I > have custom ordered a twin window? Call your window supplier _tomorrow_, and ask him this question. You might need to order some optional trim, or you might need to cancel and reorder. Some windows have an optional piece of trim that can tie two windows together. Others could be joined with some custom-made pieces. A good carpenter can make them look any way you want.  SignatureSteve Bell New Life Home Improvement Arlington, TX > Converting garage into family room. I want to have a set of double > windows installed. I thought I could go out and buy two regular [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Chris In addition to Steve Bell's comments: Does your building code have any requirements for wind resistance? T > Converting garage into family room. I want to have a set of double > windows installed. I thought I could go out and buy two regular [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Chris I think your question would be answered by getting some additional information on window nailing flanges and how openings are framed. In addition go to a window outlet and look at flangeles window inserts.It seems you want to custom order some kind of double window. T I'm good now. Andersen sells a Joining Kit. Just for the record, for all those thinking of running down to the Home Depot to buy Andersen windows..... Home Depot said it would take 2 weeks to get the kit in at a cost of $37. Called my local building supply. They had more Andersen windows in stock than Home Depot. Price was maybe $10 more per window. They had the kit in stock. They even offered to put the 2 windows together for about $50 in labor, and offered to do it within the hour if I needed. And they were helpful, knowledgeable, and just generally eager to please. So I am returning the HD windows, and spending the extra $70 at the local building supply, and will have the exact windows I want within an hour. Thanks everyone. >I'm good now. Andersen sells a Joining Kit. > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >Thanks everyone. Wow, a happy ending! > > I'm good now. Andersen sells a Joining Kit. > > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Wow, a happy ending! I love it when a plan comes together! SignatureSteve Bell New Life Home Improvement Arlington, TX > Here is a picture I found on the Internet, similar to the neighbors. > notice the several inch gap: > http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x92/wrldruler_photos/window1.jpg That's intentional. Looks fine to me. > Instead, I want the windows to be side-by-side with no gap, like this > example: > http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x92/wrldruler_photos/Window2.jpg That window was built as one unit not in two parts. The horizontal members are one piece from end to end. Just show that to any window supplier and they will sort you out. |
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