We are in the process of modifying a screened porch to make a 12 month heated/cooled room. We live in coastal N. Carolina. My wife seems partial to aluminum windows which because of the weight bearing wall supports(8″ southern pine pilings covered with 1″ cedar boards) will allow custom sized windows and not obstruct as much of the view as double hung windows with upper or lower transoms. The only such windows(aluminum) I have seen had “weep” drains at the bottom.We have seen sliding windows which might do but I can not determine heat efficiency. We wish the room to be somehow heat efficient. I have tried a number of manufacturer’s web sites and can find few ideas or discussions re aluminum windows value in this application. The house now has vinyl clad Anderson windows. Also we are in a hurricane area and must be able to withstand over 55mph winds.
Any thoughts are appreciated.
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Greetings M-,
This post, in response to your question, will bump the thread through the 'recent discussion' listing again.
Perhaps it will catch someones attention that can help you with advice.
Cheers
Why notn go back with vinyl clad Andersons? They can make them in custom sizes to fit any opening, and the 200 series is reasonably priced. The vinyl cladding should hold up well.
thank you the idea is appropriate except that we live in an area that requires window glass that will withstand over 50mph wind because of hurricanes
Aluminum windows are not that energy efficient. Have you considered vinyl windows which can also be custom made? There are a couple of vinyl lines that can be used in the 130 mph wind zone.
Edited 8/17/2005 10:52 am ET by GRCourter
As far as looks go, I think it depends on your focus point. If you are looking at a beautiful garden, your window frame should be blank as possible. If there is nothing to look at outside, like your neighbors wall, then a really dressed up window frame makes a difference - you are looking at the inside then!
I would recommend Dako Windows USA.