Here's what it currently looks like.
Here's the wall with the proposed additional window looking southwest across the dining room.
From the dining room.
From the kitchen.
And from the deck.
So here are the pro's and con's of adding a window at this location.
PRO'S
Takes greater advantage of the view.
More light.
CON'S
More light (greater intensity in the summer.)
Less insulation value of wall.
View is somewhat obstructed by deck.
Less room for erthclay.
A row of windows is Northwoods trite.
Extra cost.
So here's what we need from you. In the comment section please voice your opinion about adding the window or leaving as is. If your opinion is to add the window, what's the maximum you would pay to add such a window?
Please bend to this task as soon as . . .
Molly votes "yes" on the wondow question. John votes "no" for the following reasons: Its nomenclature destroys the distinctive symmetrical layout of the wall; there are enough windows as is; adds to heating needs in winter; overruns cost too much money (my conservative ways showing); the half-wall remaining looks odd.
ReplyDeleteLeave it like it is.
ReplyDeleteThe wall space serves as an accent area and visual sort of room divider. Hang a picture of Kurt in this space instead. Or maybe Brett Farve. Yeah, I can see it now...holding the 2009 super bowl trophy. sweet
MZ-add the window so that you have a full, panoramic view of the marsh area. Cost? priceless. JZ- Field changes are fun! What was reason behind original design? Good place for a fireplace or full life duck blind. If not adding window, move the left corner window to right (cost to re-frame would be minor} then truncate corner for double door to deck (would be 45 deg. to corner)allowing for additional marsh viewing (through door) and additional space left of current door placement. Or.. leave open and place wind chime in middle of room for effect.
ReplyDeleteI say leave as is or I do like Jeff's suggestion of moving it over next to the other ones and putting a door in the corner.
ReplyDeleteMLE says " keep the wall Mr. Gorbechev"
ReplyDeleteWendy says she likes Jeff's idea. yet she is not sure what he means to "truncate" the door". (Go figure, she likes his idea but she doesn't understand what will be done with the door.)
ReplyDeleteThe debate Kurt feels is cost vs personal preference. The concerns of less efficiency with an additional "fixed" window while true I believe would be negligable at this point.
Would you all feel differently if you knew it would cost over $1500 for the window and if you voted for a new window, you would be receiving a pro rata portion on an invoice?
ReplyDeleteI now recommend that you remove the (4) current windows, sell them for their Total Anticipated Return Price, and divide the funds equally among the family.
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