I hope I can explain this right. I have a certain look I am looking for, Thick(6 inch or so ) wood trim between windows. We want to buy 4 fixed picture windows to fit in one rough opening. The rough opening will be framed into four section, windows installed in each and then trim installed to complete the look.
Can someone point me in the direction of pictures , instructions, examples of such a situation.
Thanks! Jill
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The four closest to the corner are fixed (picture) windows, the flankers are operable casements. I just turned left from my desk, and snapped this pic.
There is a 3-stud group between each rough opening, and each of the in-between trim board verts measure 5-3/4" wide.
Is this the look you want?
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Edited 7/9/2006 11:15 am ET by Gene_Davis
That is very close to what I am looking for. The post between the windows will be wrapped with 5/8 Alder. I want a very simple look. The outside casing is not yet decided.
Do you mean 6" wide? Just about anything is available in widths of 6" or much more. It sounds like what you want is a boxed dividers (I'm sure there's a proper name for it) between the windows. Or if there are supporting posts between the windows, you want to box them in. What sort of finish is going on them. Painted? If so I'd recommend using poplar. Of course, if they are going to ba a natural wood finish then it's up to you what wood you get - probably oak or clear pine.
If you're refering to a 6" wide by 6" thick post, I'd strongly suggest you use a boxxed post, as a piece of wood that thich is surely to twist and split, especially being exposed to the outdoor elements on one side and the nice comfy interior on the other.
Sorry if this doesn't answer you question, but basically any wood you would use is available in 6" widths.
Note, a 1X6 is actually 3/4" thick and 5-1/4 wide. If you need the full 6" you need to get 1X8s and rip them down.
"Boxed divider" I think that is exactly what I am looking for! I want all the windows in the home to be banks of windows installed in this way. We plan to use mostly picture windows with openers installed for air circulation where needed. The wood will be stained not painted and be very simple.
I hope to be able to have a simple window schedule. 1 or 2 basic sizes grouped appropriately through the home in squares or rectangles.
As I was writing, Gene was posting that photo of exactly what I was refering to.
You would get the lumber in standard dimentions and cut it to the width you need, round the corners where needed and all that. Unless you already have the 5/8" thick Alder, you would order it in "one-by" stock. A nominal 1X6 or 1X8 would actually measure 3/4" thick by 5-1/4" wide or 7-1/4" wide, respectively. Just as a 2X4 is actually 1-1/2" by 3-1/2".
I doubt your local lumber store will have Alder in stock. Check around for a hardwood supplier, they should have it.
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I am still in the design stage. The window rough openings are the last thing I have to do. I knew what I wanted just could not find examples to clarify the final design.
I will plan to have plan 3 stacked 2 by material.
Jill
By 3 stacked do you mean you want solid wood for the dividers, as opposed to hollow boxes? If so, I think it's a mistake. As I mentioned above, a solid chunk of wood will be subject to warpage, expansion/contraction, maybe even splitting. The boxed dividers are not hollow to save wood, they're hollow because it's far more stable. When you have solid wood that thick, especially when used for that application, you're going to have problems. I think you find most of the professionals here will agree, boxed is the better way to go. --------------------------------------------------------
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What I meant is 3 2x studs together. I had not thought of the hollow box idea. That may actually be better for insulation as well. I could foam the insides.
Jill
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