Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Jul 22, 2012 11:22 am Hi, I was wondering how much it would cost to raise the height of the attached window as it is currently below bench height. The windows dimensions are approx. 1550mm (w) x 1650mm (h) and the wall construction is double brick. I'm estimating that the windows base would need to be raised approx. 2 to 3 bricks higher. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Cheers, Josh Re: How much would it cost to make my window smaller? 3Jul 22, 2012 1:27 pm Why not just elevate the bench up to the window reveal (with a small up-stand to stop stuff faling off), that will leave a trough to make an internal window box with potted plants. Or you could keep a guinea pig there and throw it scraps from the bench. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: How much would it cost to make my window smaller? 4Jul 22, 2012 6:44 pm Ed, I would prefer to leave the windows to save costs, I've just never seen what you're suggesting being implemented before. Do you have any photos of what you are proposing or a quick sketch? Thanks. Josh Re: How much would it cost to make my window smaller? 5Jul 22, 2012 9:54 pm josh916 Ed, I would prefer to leave the windows to save costs, I've just never seen what you're suggesting being implemented before. Do you have any photos of what you are proposing or a quick sketch? Thanks. Josh I just mean, build the bench you want, right up to the window and level with the wall. Then use the trough that results as a feature... with or without guinea pig... I think it will look good.. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 In my opinion just a few more indoor plants and you're done. It's already a lovely space, you've managed a classic style without being too cluttered and that creates a… 1 19557 7 12028 Not sure who you're building with, but I moved in recently to a 11month scheduled, 8 month actual build on the South coast/Illawarra NSW 3 5918 |