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I suppose an alternative
Posted by: oc (1336) on 2017-10-26 08:23:32 In Reply to: Love it but it almost makes it look like another house attached to a house. posted by TomS2.7t on 2017-10-26 00:47:46	Share \| Report

Could possibly be basically building in the roof and overhang where the angled glass is now, and just using 4 shorter picture windows with a traditional skylight or two. That would probably be more subtle, but I'm not sure it would look great driving up and seeing skylight bumps on the roof.

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Any lessons learned when shopping for windows and window installers? - oc 2017-10-24 00:05:04 (504 views)
- So far, had 4 contractors out. - oc 2017-10-29 12:00:50 (444 views)
  - whatever you do, DO NOT call a GC for that project.. you will pay a lot extra for little benefit.... - pilot345 2017-10-30 09:06:06 (399 views)
    - Challenge I'm facing now is finding someone to trust...and I don't have a lot of recommendations. - oc 2017-10-30 10:00:21 (378 views)
      - Here's how I found a few contractors - Pelican Pete 2017-10-30 13:52:44 (343 views)
        
        Our local lumberyard, that carried Marvin, recommended our installer. He was great, - Coloradomark 2017-10-30 19:22:07 (378 views)
      - I would worry less about getting a "bid" and just find that person who strikes you as comfortable... - pilot345 2017-10-30 12:07:33 (362 views)
        
        I definitely would prefer to meet someone like that than to just bid compare. By bid, I really mean - oc 2017-10-30 12:18:19 (389 views)
      - P.S. I'd hire you.  -  oc  2017-10-30 10:07:13 (369 views)
        
        oh man, I would love to! but your on the other side of the country unfortunately! That kind of...  -  pilot345  2017-11-04 11:19:03 (345 views)
        
        I'll fly you out.  -  oc  2017-11-04 12:12:37 (355 views)
        
        any luck in locating the actual source, as in window rough openings, or roof?   -  pilot345  2017-11-04 17:26:12 (350 views)
        
        I think so.  -  oc  2017-11-04 18:23:02 (330 views)
        
        Hmm, not sure that is it. Poked around some more and filled a few more gaps. We'll see as the rain  -  oc  2017-11-07 01:34:13 (324 views)
  - The problem with calling a GC is... - 5speed6 2017-10-29 15:00:16 (384 views)
- Idea of the roof I'm working with. - oc 2017-10-27 20:01:55 (504 views)
  - Another - oc 2017-10-27 20:03:44 (454 views)
- A little late to the party here, but - gription 2017-10-25 18:05:17 (499 views)
  - right on point with all the recommendations... a couple notes from my area of the work.. - pilot345 2017-10-25 21:32:52 (492 views)
    - OMG from reading your post, I don't think single contractor in my area does this correctly - TheLex 2017-10-26 02:50:48 (534 views)
      - I told you   -  gription  2017-10-26 12:58:36 (442 views)
        
        I have used and really like Dupont's "FlexWrap" product...   -  5speed6  2017-10-28 21:51:33 (403 views)
        
        Check this guy out on how to spare no expense when building.   -  diehlryan  2017-10-27 17:32:53 (383 views)
        
        I wished I'd seen this video before our remodel - I'm sure they didn't seal this well. I'm going to  -  TheLex  2017-10-26 20:04:12 (412 views)
        
        The next video that auto played was testing a fresh install of this product with their sheathing   -  Timtheguru  2017-10-27 16:14:38 (386 views)
        
        Don't forget, the Zip System is not meant to be used as a finished exterior cladding.  -  gription  2017-10-28 12:13:05 (457 views)
        
        does anyone use plain ol tar paper anymore? I recall when they deconstructed the house  -  TheLex  2017-10-28 15:48:22 (378 views)
  - Absorbing it all in. - oc 2017-10-25 21:19:03 (420 views)
    - I can understand that - funds are not infinite in the real world - gription 2017-10-26 13:00:28 (387 views)
      - Don't have the historical maintenance records, but amazingly seems to have lasted 37 years.  -  oc  2017-10-26 14:04:45 (379 views)
        
        You don't know what you don't know.  -  gription  2017-10-26 16:04:12 (416 views)
        
        These things just never happen when you are ready for it!  -  oc  2017-10-26 20:31:26 (385 views)
        
        They never do. But try to keep things in priority.  -  gription  2017-10-27 13:03:27 (370 views)
        
        She's a deer in headlights, afraid of the cost. Lol.   -  oc  2017-10-27 16:27:01 (347 views)
- my 2 cents - based on the look of the house and windows, if you replace you'd need to use another - TheLex 2017-10-25 00:04:10 (454 views)
  - Yeah the blinds and shades are pretty cheap and need updating. - oc 2017-10-25 00:14:17 (455 views)
    - if you don't want to get into a big budget remodel then I'd suggest you stop thinking about the - TheLex 2017-10-25 15:04:26 (447 views)
      - My thought was that he was already plannign on replacing the windows. - irish21 2017-10-25 15:12:30 (411 views)
      - Just have to fix the leak that started this whole train, hah. - oc 2017-10-25 15:12:12 (361 views)
- That looks like an awesome space with lots of natural light. - Pelican Pete 2017-10-24 20:05:50 (388 views)
  - I'm in a bit of uncertainty on if they do need to be replaced. - oc 2017-10-24 22:03:53 (441 views)
- Exterior shot - oc 2017-10-24 14:39:27 (640 views)
  - Interior shot - oc 2017-10-24 15:04:10 (579 views)
    - Do you like the window design? - PaulW 2017-10-24 16:10:51 (501 views)
      - x2 get rid of the roof ones they look awkward and seem to make that the weak point of the roof  -  spa  2017-10-24 17:54:32 (412 views)
        
        Yeah the roof ones have to be way risky for water intrusion.  -  oc  2017-10-24 22:01:11 (411 views)
        
        I would remove all the upper windows and put a new roof on. In addition...  -  5speed6  2017-10-25 01:57:22 (524 views)
        
        I'm with you, I think that simple design would probably make it a lasting install.  -  oc  2017-10-25 09:45:19 (438 views)
        
        I don't see how it's going to be much different in price as compared to replacement windows  -  PaulW  2017-10-25 10:28:09 (413 views)
        
        Should know more this weekend. I actually like the floor to ceiling windows  -  oc  2017-10-25 11:33:54 (384 views)
        
        You may want to check current building code. Some places require tempered glass. . .  -  Cab_and_wagons  2017-10-25 11:54:45 (440 views)
        
        for sure, under 36" sill height we are required to use tempered/safety glass here. I bet the...  -  pilot345  2017-10-25 13:25:48 (382 views)
        
        Yeah.  -  oc  2017-10-25 12:05:33 (415 views)
        
        Hopefully the roof condition is known before you buy the house  -  Pelican Pete  2017-10-25 10:23:16 (395 views)
        
        Homeowners inspector  -  oc  2017-10-25 10:31:47 (407 views)
- We swapped out original 1920's single pane, double hung windows with Andersen. . . - Cab_and_wagons 2017-10-24 10:35:30 (475 views)
  - Thanks. The ones in question for me are definitely a bit more on the advanced install side - oc 2017-10-24 13:04:16 (417 views)
    - Where are you located? Your climate and exterior finish has a lot to do with installation method. - Cab_and_wagons 2017-10-24 14:31:08 (383 views)
      - I'm in Oregon, so lots of rain and moderate temp variations during the year. - oc 2017-10-24 14:33:17 (415 views)
    - also, depending on how your current windows are installed, it is best to used a new... - pilot345 2017-10-24 13:49:38 (449 views)
      - Water intrusion is a big issue for this setup and where I live.  -  oc  2017-10-24 14:31:41 (445 views)
        
        oh man, i had no idea the windows looked like that! You are most likely looking at a custom...  -  pilot345  2017-10-24 22:16:20 (417 views)
        
        Oh yeah, haha, def custom.  -  oc  2017-10-24 22:29:12 (417 views)
        
        I know I could modify the house and install standard sized units for much cheaper than..  -  pilot345  2017-10-24 23:57:08 (398 views)
        
        I plan to speak with a a few more window folks and a contractor.  -  oc  2017-10-25 00:08:54 (390 views)
        
        Honestly, that setup seems like it is just a disaster waiting to happen.  -  irish21  2017-10-24 15:48:11 (418 views)
        
        A dormer tith transom windows would look great and avoid the pain of skylights in a rainy climate.  -  Cab_and_wagons  2017-10-24 15:57:21 (394 views)
        
        Ack, I know. I've thought we could probably improve the look,  -  oc  2017-10-24 21:57:54 (426 views)
        
        Here's what I'd suggest (outlined verbally above).....   -  irish21  2017-10-25 12:32:42 (474 views)
        
        Hopefully he has enough roof pitch.  -  Pelican Pete  2017-10-25 12:54:23 (412 views)
        
        oh man, that would be the easiest to build in my opinion really, and it could be basically flat...  -  pilot345  2017-10-25 13:21:08 (414 views)
        
        I like to be be nice to my contractors. (Sometimes I need favors, too).  -  irish21  2017-10-25 13:53:32 (399 views)
        
        exactly! lots of times when I do additions, making roof pitches match, and join up otherwise..  -  pilot345  2017-10-25 15:07:03 (478 views)
        
        In our defense.....contractors will often have a better sense of the best practices....  -  irish21  2017-10-25 16:24:22 (396 views)
        
        And then me as the client is thinking the whole time  -  oc  2017-10-25 16:56:54 (387 views)
        
        Strictly speaking, no one NEEDS my services...but you just saw the difference I can make.  -  irish21  2017-10-25 17:15:36 (455 views)
        
        Absolutely.  -  oc  2017-10-25 18:21:39 (419 views)
        
        Appreciate the sentiment, but not necessary.  -  irish21  2017-10-25 21:49:29 (490 views)
        
        Will do!  -  oc  2017-10-25 22:03:27 (394 views)
        
        Chicago, but we travel. I've worked as far west as Big Sky, MT...  -  irish21  2017-10-26 10:25:54 (406 views)
        
        Nice! Only driven by Brandon.  -  oc  2017-10-27 20:20:29 (345 views)
        
        I wouldnt be so sure to assume a caulking job is going to actually solve the issue for any...  -  pilot345  2017-10-25 19:05:51 (410 views)
        
        Yeah, well  -  oc  2017-10-25 21:23:57 (372 views)
        
        For a small dormer, use metal low pitch roofing, pitch as low as 1.5/12.   -  irish21  2017-10-25 12:59:20 (360 views)
        
        I can pop up there this week and try to get pics of the space we are working with as well.  -  oc  2017-10-25 13:37:20 (394 views)
        
        Wow! That looks great! Thank you!  -  oc  2017-10-25 12:47:17 (420 views)
        
        Sure, why not. Just post it.   -  irish21  2017-10-25 13:03:16 (468 views)
        
        Unfortunately the pic I pulled that crop from   -  oc  2017-10-25 09:33:49 (450 views)
        
        beautiful property! Now that I see the rest, I think it wouldn't be so bad to just roof over the  -  TheLex  2017-10-27 14:11:28 (353 views)
        
        It would look good, but want this room to really get lots of light.   -  oc  2017-10-27 16:26:18 (342 views)
        
        Not a problem. Of course, now that I have the whole picture, I want to tweak it....   -  irish21  2017-10-25 14:12:41 (422 views)
        
        Matches the side of the house perfectly!   -  5speed6  2017-10-25 23:28:39 (368 views)
        
        Love it but it almost makes it look like another house attached to a house.   -  TomS2.7t  2017-10-26 00:47:46 (391 views)
        
        I suppose an alternative  -  oc  2017-10-26 08:23:32 (401 views)
        
        Skylights leak too  -  gription  2017-10-26 16:18:18 (396 views)
        
        This house has its fair share of roof intrusions  -  oc  2017-10-26 20:35:52 (362 views)
        
        Thanks! Definitely looks a bit different when looking in perspective with the rest  -  oc  2017-10-25 15:33:08 (404 views)
        
        Looks great!  -  PaulW  2017-10-25 15:05:49 (361 views)
- Wow, Lots!! 1st - stay away from Renewal by Andersen... - 5speed6 2017-10-24 01:11:52 (499 views)
  - Some answers. - oc 2017-10-24 09:27:04 (465 views)
    - Additional responses... - 5speed6 2017-10-25 02:07:05 (503 views)

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