We recently upgraded the 36 windows in our house to energy efficient window inserts. We are converting our old pole barn into a large space for family gatherings and parties. I want to use the old windows (double hung, 5 divided lights over 1) to introduce more light and tie it to the style of the house. I am looking for a little input on building simple, fixed window frames, since the frames stayed with the house. The windows do not need to open as the barn has three large sliding door openings that will be screened for cross ventilation.
Also, I have lots of old growth 2×8’s to use for sills. I have started cutting them for a 15 degree slope and capilary break but thought I would see if anyone had any other thoughts on how these should be built. Thanks.
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Use 6/4 Spanish Cedar for the sills ... 12 degree slope.
Jeff
if your painting i would use vinyl trim boards to make frames. no rot, no problem Azek trim is pricey, but it routes and shapes well for dados and such and holds screws mighty fine. glue joints with gorilla glue. no worries.
if staining white oak is still one of the best. lotsa poly or spar.
Dan Lynn, Dan Lynn Construction, Joliet, IL
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I would stick with the 15* slope.
That's fine - what I meant was 12 degree minimum
Jeff
That whole degree thing sticks out for me because when I replaced all the windows in my own home I did them at 7*. Don't ask why, cause I still don't know l5 yrs later. A few yrs later I saw a show where Tom Silva said they should be done at l4*, so I said to myself, self, make them 15* cause the saw has a big #l5 right on it. That's my story.
so you have sashes, and no frames right. Use the old growth long time seasoned stock for the frames, plow groves in them for the sashes, they won't shrink or warp ..
No, no ... you can't ge the sashes out if you do that. Use parting beads.
Jeff