 Show possible score doe cheap sliding windows. they are the right size but only they are vertical not horizontal. I don't see much of a difference, I wonder what would need to be changed to make it work ? level 1 No, weep holes will be oriented wrong level 2 This, they have holes in the "bottom" to drain when it rains. level 2 ya maybe having to cover up the drain holes and even change the trim that holds the window in ? maybe it won't work but worth a shot level 1 Careful with these. I don't know about these particular ones, but somebody put a vertical window in horizontal at my buddy's place. The thing shoots open because the springs meant to assist in opening/ closing aren't opposed by gravity anymore. So at the least just make sure they don't have a spring assist or that you can remove it. level 1 Not a good idea. All the seals and drain holes are designed for the right orientation. It will most likely leak when you get rain hitting it. level 2 I would imagine maybe having to change some seals and or add /cover weep holes. might be hopeless though. level 1 No, bad idea. Even if you sort out the weep hole issue, the tracks won't wear correctly and the window will start to bind almost immediately. level 2 And maybe fall out. Gravity holds many slides in their frame. level 1 I think no - I can't speak to all windows, but I know I've seen drain holes on the outside-bottom of windows that I've installed. level 1 You're going to save a fine and spend a dollar when you see all that goes wrong. It's tempting, but a bad idea level 1 And even if you figure out all that (which you shouldn't even consider trying), windows that slide up and down have a spring (balance) on either side that hold the window up when you open them. Plus, the glass sits on "setting blocks". If they're not on the bottom the glass may slide down in the sash and break or let water in. I assigned a contractor to install a new window at basement. I bought the window 33x40 and material with the contractor in Home Depot. The contractor cut the wall and installed well. Two days later I showed it to friends and found a lot water when i opened it and it was difficult to close. When e checked the window label i found "install vertically only". In advance of starting, I said to position it horizontal since the Home Depot window associate said that the window can be horizontal or vertical. Now, the contractor said that this is my responsibility, and he could come back to drill holes for drainage. I am wondering if it's enough as a repair, and if it's a problem when to sell the house. Joined
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Discussion Starter · #1 · Jan 30, 2011 I have several windows of a nice size 40 wide by 80 tall with one sliding sash. Id rather use them on their sides as 80 wide and 40 tall. Will i have any problems? Joined Dec 29, 2002 · 5,804 Posts
Depends. Will the window be exposed to weather? Will water sit in the channel and possibly flow into the house? Joined Oct 27, 2005 · 1,003 Posts
Lots of problems actually. A window is designed to deal with water and air sealing. There are real possibilities that it will fail at both if mounted incorrectly. For example, the sill is typically beveled at about 5* or so to allow water to drain off, and away from the interior of the window. By turning the window, the sill is now the side, and the
side will do a really bad job of acting as the sill, retaining water, rotting and freezing shut, depending on the climate. Generally a sliding door or window is the poorest performer of all the various options, turning a single hung on it's side just creates a really bad slider. Joined Mar 21, 2005 · 1,473 Posts
I asked that when I was looking at windows. They said the spring was too strong without the weight of the window and it would be problems. Don't know if it was the truth or they just wanted to special order windows for me. Kathie Joined Oct 27, 2005 · 1,003 Posts
I asked that when I was looking at windows. They said the spring was too strong without the weight of the window and it would be problems. Don't know if it was the truth or they just wanted to special order windows for me. Kathie Actually, this is correct. I sold windows in the past and have
installed hundreds. A single or double hung has a surprisingly strong system of springs to help operate the sash. On it's side it could actually be pretty violent as the window is unlatched. a slider has no such mechanism, it just rolls on little rollers. Joined Sep 9, 2009 · 571 Posts
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Ok take this as just what it is, i.e. the thoughts of a laywoman! If I had several windows that size, I would "not" hesitate to use them on their "sides"; but I would do it in such a way that, in my belief, would not promote problems for me. I would "not" expect them to move at all! I would want them in the walls of a room that I was
creating just for pleasure in having a view of the outdoors while nicely tucked inside the warmth of housing. I have little doubt each glass can be set inside something (wood, plastic, etc.) far enough so that any water hitting the glass would "not" run around or under it. (I put a small glass inside the outer wall of our back porch, setting it "inside" some wood with caulking and it has worked well for years. I don't see why doing this same thing with those huge pieces of glass would be any
different.) Joined Jan 20, 2004 · 9,144 Posts
Water won't drain proper if they are exposed. Won't slide right if you expect to use them to open & close. Gonna take some beefy, $$$ headers to span compared to vertical. --->Paul
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My brothers put a window in sideways out of pure ignorance. It is a sliding window and they had it sliding up and down instead of back and forth. It was really heavy and after awhile you could not raise it. Other than that it is fine, no air or water leaks, it just won't open. They did that on my house. Joined Aug 28, 2005 · 6,511 Posts
Discussion Starter · #10 · Jan 31, 2011 Good points all these are all vinyl (I think) so I don't think the will be a huge water problem One will be covered by a porch and the other just around the corner from it where if the runs fill with crud they will be easy to clean. Joined Dec 19, 2010 · 7,248 Posts
You've already got the windows? If they are vinyl, you can buy a dohicky that can allow you to hook 2 windows side by side and make a wider window. Do you have the room to put 2 of them side by side, installed like they were designed to be installed? And giving you a really nice huge window. Joined Aug 28, 2005 · 6,511 Posts
Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 1, 2011 Nope I dont want them that close to the floor,they would be below counter level. Can you turn a horizontal window vertically?NO, you cannot install a window in the wrong orientation. Glass is “set” in window frames using “setting blocks”. These blocks are made for the weight of the glass to rest on. They are sized and distributed according to the weight of the glass.
Can sliding windows be hung vertically?Vertical Sliding Window
Also known as the double hung window, it is likewise a common choice among homeowners looking for replacement windows. It can still provide increased ventilation for your home; the only difference is that both operable sashes are slid up and down.
How do you make a window open vertically?Open Vertical Sliding Windows from inside
There is a check rail at the bottom of the window. Hold it and move it towards the top of the window. If you have a double-hung sash window, there will be a second rail where both the panels meet.
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