Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Wood Window in shower

My husband and I just bought our house and whoever built it, placed a window, encased in wood, inside the actual shower and the wood is rotting and we want to change it out. What would be the best course of action? :confused:

IMO, the best course of action is to remove the window and wall it up like the rest of the bathroom. Next best is replace with a window without any wood.

I agree with Mitch. Consider removing the window and replacing it with glass block, or covering the entire hole and tiling the shower unit. You may be able to find a vinyl window that would replace it, but in reality, a window in the shower is not a great idea.

had a similar situation in a previous home. It was a vinyl replacement window but the casing around it was wood. Obviously it didnt' take well to the shower and the rusty nails were showing too. My quick solution (that lasted over 6 years and then I sold the place) was to replcase the wood trim with a plastic/composite trim held in place using adhesive caulk and allowed to dry for at least 24 hrs before anyone took a shower. Perhaps not the best solution but it worked.

Regarding removing or blocking up the window, local code my require there to be a working window if no exhaust fan is in the bathroom.

If you enjoy having the light from the window don't wall it up. In addition to losing the light you will have problems matching the exterior and more work covering the interior. Glass block is an option, but it still requires framing and trim.

The easiest solution is probably a replacement vinyl window. They take about an hour to install and it should last for years.
Comnposite trim on the inside and a good job of caulking the seams will help extend the window life.