Window Guide For Choosing and Installing Windows DIY Tips, Articles, Rating and Reviews For Windows    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  New Kitchen Window          Window Guide For Choosing and Installing Windows Forum Index -> Measuring For Windows Author Message Bob NY 73 Forum Member Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 7 Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:59 pm    Post subject: New Kitchen Window Hello - Right now in my kitchen I have a regular flat window, BUT I want to put a bay window in the spot above my sink. I don't want to sound silly but is that possible? Do I need to measure something since the bay window is bigger and has depth to it as well? If you could please explain how I measure to see if an existing window area will have enough room for a bay window, that would be awesome! Thanks in advance Back to top FHI Windows Site Admin Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 187 Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 6:54 pm    Post subject: You can generally add height to the window without to much of a problem. Some people like to start their bay/bow windows at the same height as their counter tops. The biggest factor with bay/bow windows is if you have enough of an overhang or if there is enough room for a roof over the window. I have replaced many bay/bow windows where people did not have room for a proper roof or a return to the soffitt area---a very expensive mistake! Back to top Bob NY 73 Forum Member Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 7 Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:30 pm    Post subject: Thanks for the fast response, Ita about time I actually found a forum that responds, You have no idea how many places I have aasked questions and no one ever responds, so Thanks ! Ok - What you said makes sense, Would it be ok if I posted a picture of my window here and maybe just by you seeing the picture, maybe you could give me an idea if it would fit or even look good on my house, Look forward to your reply! Back to top FHI Windows Site Admin Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 187 Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 5:42 pm    Post subject: Bob NY 73 wrote: Thanks for the fast response, Ita about time I actually found a forum that responds, You have no idea how many places I have aasked questions and no one ever responds, so Thanks ! Ok - What you said makes sense, Would it be ok if I posted a picture of my window here and maybe just by you seeing the picture, maybe you could give me an idea if it would fit or even look good on my house, Look forward to your reply! Thanks! Go ahead and post a couple pictures, one from both the inside and outside would help. Back to top Richard Forum Member Joined: 01 Mar 2008 Posts: 15 Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:53 pm    Post subject: Would that window be large enough for a bay window? Normally bay windows are pretty large, you don't usually see small ones above the kitchen sink. But who knows, it may be a pretty cool idea. Good Luck Back to top FHI Windows Site Admin Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 187 Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:30 pm    Post subject: Richard wrote: Would that window be large enough for a bay window? Normally bay windows are pretty large, you don't usually see small ones above the kitchen sink. But who knows, it may be a pretty cool idea. Good Luck I'm generally in favor of garden windows since they do not hog up as much space as a bow window. Back to top Mark2008 Forum Member Joined: 02 Mar 2008 Posts: 23 Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:47 pm    Post subject: I'm interested on how this project turned out. Where you able to get any pictures taken recently? If so, we would really like to see the final result Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         Window Guide For Choosing and Installing Windows Forum Index -> Measuring For Windows All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1 Replacement Windows | Window Industry News | Massachusetts Window Companies Protected by Anti-Spam ACP