Cape Cod-style bathroom window replacement
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Dan Kosko
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My wife and I are looking to update our Cape Cod-style bathroom. We have the window in our shower and looking to upgrade. Does anyone have any experience in picking a window? Is vinyl or wood better? If we got a wood window, obviously we would varnish it because we want the blinds in-between the glass panes to give us more room in the shower. Please give me your thoughts. Thanks!!!
7 answers
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A number of years back I installed 12 window in my home remodel project. I went with metal clad wood for all but the two bath windows...those were vinyl with the exterior metal cladding to match. Wood in a high humidity environment is not a good idea. You can also look into frosted or textured glass for privacy.
KMS Woodworks
on Oct 11, 2013
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Thanks for the reply. Even if I varnish the wood you still feel like vinyl is the better option?
Dan Kosko
on Oct 11, 2013
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The varnish will not hold up under daily use. Why not use glass blocks? They would be surrounded by tile and you would never have a problem.
Jim L
on Oct 12, 2013
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The humidity also contributes to the wood windows swelling and shrinking on a regular basis...this is one reason why finishes do not last as long on wood surfaces.
KMS Woodworks
on Oct 12, 2013
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Thanks for the responses guys. So basically you expect the vinyl to hold up better over a daily basis from the shower and humidity?
Dan Kosko
on Oct 14, 2013
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Sorry guys, just one more question. Would you choose vinyl over fiberglass?
Dan Kosko
on Oct 14, 2013
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Both are stable and water resistant...most manufacturers use vinyl. I do not see too many fiberglass ones in my travels but plenty of vinyl.
KMS Woodworks
on Oct 15, 2013
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