Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Jul 31, 2015 10:17 pm I have a normal sized half wall window in a master bedroom and want it to be floor to ceiling instead. It overlooks the water and I feel the current window does not take advantage of the gorgeous view at all. I assume it would be easier to just take out the current window, knock the wall out below and above, and fit a new frame and window. Has anyone done this? Re: Changing a medium sized window into a floor to ceiling o 2Sep 01, 2015 7:58 am Depending on the building construction, it's generally not particularly difficult thing to do. You may struggle to get the window all the way up to ceiling height though, as many houses have eaves on the outside that are about 300mm below ceiling height, making it hard to go any higher than that. Also depending on the construction, the last little bit at the bottom can also be hard to get down to while still having good water exclusion. Re: Changing a medium sized window into a floor to ceiling o 3Sep 01, 2015 8:42 am stevie_sloth I assume it would be easier to just take out the current window, knock the wall out below and above, and fit a new frame and window. Has anyone done this? Hi Stevie_sloth It could be that easy but on the other hand You might also give consideration, to temp supports during construction, energy ratings,window flashing, wind loading, lintels and depending on the soil type, articulation joints and reinforcement for any brickwork, etc,etc. Photos would help? Here are my 3D and Engineering details on lintels and hold down HTHs https://plus.google.com/u/1/communities ... 2205285216 Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Changing a medium sized window into a floor to ceiling o 4Sep 03, 2015 9:53 am Before replacing your window to a larger one, make sure to check out whether there are any obstacles to install your new window such as electrical wiring or plumbing and gas piping. It is also important to check whether there are any structural support that you will need to maintain before doing anything. Hi All, I'm new here! I'm in a block of 4 apartments (Waverley council) and looking to change a window to a sliding door. The window faces an enclosed garden (with a… 0 5731 4 14879 Thank you @ashington Homes for your reply! They just got back to me and offered credit for me to just take it as is. It was a less than quotes I got from ceiling… 6 2070 |