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   RedRobertson | Feb 12, 2006 06:58am | #1

   How about a glass block window with aluminum casing?

   A simple 1" aluminum angle could overlap the surround and the ege meeting the glass block sealed with silicone. All would be impervious to water and the aluminum cut on your miter saw.

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   user-90020 | Feb 12, 2006 07:04am | #2

   thanks for the suggestion.  I thought about somethings like that but the glass block idea wouldn't fly.  the aluminum angle would be a good idea.  I still need a good material to go on the flat around the rough opening?

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   Junkman001 | Feb 12, 2006 07:19am | #3

   I think some of the manufacturers of pre fab tub/shwr units make window kits.

   Mike

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   fmbell | Feb 12, 2006 03:50pm | #4

   Keep in mind the window should have tempered glass.

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   DonK | Feb 12, 2006 05:45pm | #5

   Gandy - Windows are always a problem. Make sure that you have pitch on the sill, in towards the tub. I've been a big fan of tile, but have seen it fail too. Even solid surface can be a problem if the water gets through the caulk at the seam with the window or the corner. I've used tar paper or visqueen under the rock which seems to help a little. Hate to say cover up your work, but the best thing to do is make sure there's a waterproof curtain inside, over the window. 

   Don K.

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   CJD | Feb 12, 2006 06:43pm | #6

   I like to use solid surface material. You can often find enough in a fabricator's scrap pile. Since the sill makes a great shelf but must be angled into the shower, I found that a stainless steel rod type cabinet handle mounted so it stand up at the inside edge works to keep bottles and soap from sliding off.

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   dustinf | Feb 12, 2006 06:46pm | #7

   You can get a window kit to match the fiberglass surround.  Then, you just have to caulk it to the window.