Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Two days later...anybody got a source for a reverse oriel in SoCal?

window rep: I see that almost every manufacturer offers a combination fixed/awning or fixed/casement window. From the pictures I was shown there is no wide chunk of vinyl between the two pieces, only a single separating piece about 2 1/2" wide. BUT, they don't make those windows with a bottom t...

Thanks hipkat. If it's double hung that would seem to suggest that when the bottom section was raised the top of it would rise and possibly obstruct viewing. Is my concept off on this?

Appreciate the comments. I can't find enough info on the reverse oriel and the garden window won't work for a bunch of reasons. I believe the fixed pane in the top and either a narrow casement or awning window in the bottom is the best answer for my situation, but problems! I went to both Home Depot...

Thanks to all. The best solution seems to be a fixed window above and a small casement or awning window on the bottom. The fixed window does not require a screen so the view is clearer than it would be if it were a large awning window (Lowes showed me that Pella does make the large size). The smalle...

handyman: YOU are the bomb! GREAT idea. Thanks VERY much.

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We have an old casement window over the sink in the kitchen of our contemporary ranch style house. It's bout 45" wide and 50" high. The view from this window is So. California hills and mountains and it's the only window in the kitchen with this particularly nice view. My wife and I want t...