Doors and Windows - Last window decision

Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.



PDA

View Full Version : Last window decision

Mudball
08-14-05, 07:51 PM
We are going to have windows in a concrete block wall. The wall will be about 8' 6" high. If we have a 4' window height then would it look alright to have it located just below the first (top) course of block ? This in total would give about 9" above the window to the ceiling. There would be about 3' below the bottom of the window to the floor. Does this sound alright ?

Boxarocks
08-14-05, 11:57 PM
Does the window trim line up with nearby trim?
That would be the only reason that I can envision modifying your plan.
If close by trim is at a height that is nearly, but not equal to the window trim it will look like an error.
Mudball
08-15-05, 02:31 AM
Sorry about that. I forgot to mention that the first bottom course will be covered with backfill and slab. I was also using the 4' window as an example. We actually have different size windows. I guess I'm asking if all of the tops of the windows was about 9" down from the ceiling then would it look alright or does that sound too high for a 8' high ceiling ?
Thanks

Concretemasonry
08-15-05, 09:09 AM
My masonry home had an 8' - 4" wall height above the floor with a vaulted ceiling.

I had 2 courses of block plus the thickness of the buck above all doors and windows to maintain a uniform appearance. My windows were of varying heights (3' to 5') beacuse of the earth berming around the outside. Both the interior and exterior looked OK with nothing unusual.

Dick
Mudball
08-17-05, 03:53 PM
Thanks for the help. Last minute jitters I guess. I went with one course above all the windows and door. I've had more time to measure and look and I believe everything is going to be alright.
Thanks again.