I have a small odd size window that is rough shape. It is a strange little 14.5″w x 20.5″h (rough) that swings inward.
I have some flexibility up to 19″w x 24″h (rough). Ideally it would be an awning window.
Having no luck finding a stock rectangular window in that range.
Looking for suggestions on a good source for such a thing.
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Most all vinyl windows and many aluminum windows can be custom ordered to precisely what you want.
If you're trying to match up a wood or wood clad window, you may have to go to a custome door/window shop.
Depending on your specific situation, you might be able to pad in around the edges to bring the RO into something more standard in size. If you have somewhat large casings, (1x5 or 1x6), the infill should be able to be hidden when you're done.
http://www.traco.com
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
Awning windows are easy to build, Snowmon. Table saw, belt sander, router, a little epoxy, some readilly available hardware and weatherstripping, and a basic understanding of woodworking and you can build one in a day. Fun project.
Tipi, Tipi, Tipi!
http://www.asmallwoodworkingcompany.com
The best thing would be to find a small local shop or individual contractor who will take full responsibility for the job. The right guy will come to your site, measure, go make the window, then come back and install it. Or, depending on the condition of the existing window, maybe it can be rehabilitated.
Let us know where you are, perhaps somebody here or at Knots can point you to somebody.
-- J.S.
That's roughly the size of sample windows that virtually all window companies have on hand. Also every company has old ones or dis-continued ones in their "bone yard" in the back of their shop somewhere. Call around and make a deal with some one.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
As it turns out, many of the manufacturers do not make custom windows of that width (below their minimum).
What I have found so far is a custom Marvin aluminum clad unit for $430 and a custom Pella all vinyl unit for $230.
Not a huge fan of the vinyl, particularly the look of it. Not a huge fan of paying $430 for one little window either.
Now I have to weigh against restoring what I have, which would require no small amount of labor.
Perhaps I will try a few more manufacturers...
While I like the spirit of it, my skills are not up to efficiently fabricating my own window with proper seals, mechanisms, and such. I think it would ultimately cost me more in labor and materials than the Marvin unit.
Snowmon - Try a local woodworking shop. At one time, I wanted a 3" square window and talked to a guy around here. He quoted me $100. (That was sash only.) If they have the set up for the sash, it can be knocked out easily. You would need to put together a frame and put some hinges on it.
Don K.
EJG Homes Renovations - New Construction - Rentals
dont know where in the commonwealth you are located, if near leominster try McKay lumber, they have their own custom window/door shop.
Snowmon -
Just realized that somebody posted to me and they meant you with a millwork co., and in my post, I screwed up the #s. I meant 3 foot window, not 3 inch. All those silly little lines don't mean much when you can't type.
Don K.
EJG Homes Renovations - New Construction - Rentals
I just did a small awning window in vinyl from a company in RI called Custom built Window & Door Ph# 401-738-3800.
window was about 18w X 24h with opague (sp) glass for about 200.00 they can do nail fin or replacement style they can also do extension jambs if you ask for them.
they are a great company to work with.
good luck.
George.