Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Bathroom window
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09-10-00, 08:10 PM
Why would it not be a good idea just to cover over a window in the shower with a wall if you no longer want the window?
09-10-00, 09:12 PM
Winger:
A window and a shower have no business being in the same room together unless you live in a place where "winter" means you really should put a sweater on to go outside. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and in my opinion you're a lot better off walling over any window in any room with a shower or bathtub in it.
I'd replace that window with a ceiling fan for ventilation, though.
[This message has been edited by BBBrown (edited September 11, 2000).]
A window and a shower have no business being in the same room together unless you live in a place where "winter" means you really should put a sweater on to go outside. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and in my opinion you're a lot better off walling over any window in any room with a shower or bathtub in it.
I'd replace that window with a ceiling fan for ventilation, though.
[This message has been edited by BBBrown (edited September 11, 2000).]
09-10-00, 10:18 PM
A bathroom is required by code to have some form of ventilation. Either a window or an exhaust fan that is powerful enough for the size of the room will work. Without this ventilation, you will have a major mold and mildew problem. Personally, I would keep the window, since it also provides light, but if you do decide to eliminate the window, make sure you put in a good fan. Find a size that is rated for the size of your bathroom, and go one size larger.
09-11-00, 07:17 AM
Hi Nestor,
I agree completely about the window, it especially doesn't belong in the shower, but it was there when I bought the house. I am preparing to remodel the bath room and wanted to cover the window over, but someone told me there was something else I should do,and I couldn't remember what it was.
Thanks for your reply. Winger2
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nestor Kelebay:
Winger:
A window and a shower have no business being in the same room together unless you live in a place where "winter" means you really should put a sweater on to go outside. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and in my opinion you're a lot better off walling over any window in any room with a shower or bathtub in it.
I'd replace that window with a ceiling fan for ventilation, though.
Let me know if anyone gives you anything resembling a good reason to have a window in the same room as a shower, because I can't think of one, but I can think of lots of reasons to wall over that window.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I agree completely about the window, it especially doesn't belong in the shower, but it was there when I bought the house. I am preparing to remodel the bath room and wanted to cover the window over, but someone told me there was something else I should do,and I couldn't remember what it was.
Thanks for your reply. Winger2
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nestor Kelebay:
Winger:
A window and a shower have no business being in the same room together unless you live in a place where "winter" means you really should put a sweater on to go outside. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and in my opinion you're a lot better off walling over any window in any room with a shower or bathtub in it.
I'd replace that window with a ceiling fan for ventilation, though.
Let me know if anyone gives you anything resembling a good reason to have a window in the same room as a shower, because I can't think of one, but I can think of lots of reasons to wall over that window.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
09-11-00, 07:19 AM
Nestor,
Someone did give me a good reason, and a solution. Ventalation.
Thanks, winger2
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nestor Kelebay:
Winger:
A window and a shower have no business being in the same room together unless you live in a place where "winter" means you really should put a sweater on to go outside. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and in my opinion you're a lot better off walling over any window in any room with a shower or bathtub in it.
I'd replace that window with a ceiling fan for ventilation, though.
Let me know if anyone gives you anything resembling a good reason to have a window in the same room as a shower, because I can't think of one, but I can think of lots of reasons to wall over that window.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Someone did give me a good reason, and a solution. Ventalation.
Thanks, winger2
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nestor Kelebay:
Winger:
A window and a shower have no business being in the same room together unless you live in a place where "winter" means you really should put a sweater on to go outside. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and in my opinion you're a lot better off walling over any window in any room with a shower or bathtub in it.
I'd replace that window with a ceiling fan for ventilation, though.
Let me know if anyone gives you anything resembling a good reason to have a window in the same room as a shower, because I can't think of one, but I can think of lots of reasons to wall over that window.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
09-11-00, 07:20 AM
Nestor,
Someone did give me a good reason, and a solution. Ventalation.
Thanks, winger2
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nestor Kelebay:
Winger:
A window and a shower have no business being in the same room together unless you live in a place where "winter" means you really should put a sweater on to go outside. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and in my opinion you're a lot better off walling over any window in any room with a shower or bathtub in it.
I'd replace that window with a ceiling fan for ventilation, though.
Let me know if anyone gives you anything resembling a good reason to have a window in the same room as a shower, because I can't think of one, but I can think of lots of reasons to wall over that window.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Someone did give me a good reason, and a solution. Ventalation.
Thanks, winger2
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Nestor Kelebay:
Winger:
A window and a shower have no business being in the same room together unless you live in a place where "winter" means you really should put a sweater on to go outside. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and in my opinion you're a lot better off walling over any window in any room with a shower or bathtub in it.
I'd replace that window with a ceiling fan for ventilation, though.
Let me know if anyone gives you anything resembling a good reason to have a window in the same room as a shower, because I can't think of one, but I can think of lots of reasons to wall over that window.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
09-11-00, 07:28 AM
Hi lefty,
Thanks for the info. That is very helpful. I knew there was something that I was missing but couldn't remember what it was. It does create a problem thought. We are trying to do all this work ourselves and this house is over 100 years old. It was built in sections and nothing is squared. We were planning on putting up a tub suround, but if we do that we would have to cut a hole for the window and I am not sure we have the appropriate tools to do the job. The expense of fixing this place up, just so that it is more livable is getting so depressing, and I had such hopes and dreams when we bought it. That was 10 yrs ago.
Thanks again, and I am sorry for going on so.
winger2
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by lefty:
A bathroom is required by code to have some form of ventilation. Either a window or an exhaust fan that is powerful enough for the size of the room will work. Without this ventilation, you will have a major mold and mildew problem. Personally, I would keep the window, since it also provides light, but if you do decide to eliminate the window, make sure you put in a good fan. Find a size that is rated for the size of your bathroom, and go one size larger.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thanks for the info. That is very helpful. I knew there was something that I was missing but couldn't remember what it was. It does create a problem thought. We are trying to do all this work ourselves and this house is over 100 years old. It was built in sections and nothing is squared. We were planning on putting up a tub suround, but if we do that we would have to cut a hole for the window and I am not sure we have the appropriate tools to do the job. The expense of fixing this place up, just so that it is more livable is getting so depressing, and I had such hopes and dreams when we bought it. That was 10 yrs ago.
Thanks again, and I am sorry for going on so.
winger2
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by lefty:
A bathroom is required by code to have some form of ventilation. Either a window or an exhaust fan that is powerful enough for the size of the room will work. Without this ventilation, you will have a major mold and mildew problem. Personally, I would keep the window, since it also provides light, but if you do decide to eliminate the window, make sure you put in a good fan. Find a size that is rated for the size of your bathroom, and go one size larger.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>