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   jrnbj | Oct 24, 2006 05:54am | #1

   this will bump you...
   but for what its worth, I cant stand windows in showers....unless they are glass block

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   Gene_Davis | Oct 24, 2006 05:57am | #2

   I was wondering the same.

   I have a pending job with a window in the shower, and we plan to use a Marvin product, from their Integrity line, that is what they call all-Integrity.

   The window has all its exposed inside sash and frame parts made of the same material as the outside stuff . . . pultruded fiberglass.

   Pultruded fiberglass is the material that is used by Andersen as the exterior components of frame and sills of their entire Frenchwood hinged patio door line.  It is quite weatherproof, and well-proven.

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   JDRHI | Oct 24, 2006 06:24am | #3

   It killed me to do it.....but having a window in my shower was a must....so I went with a vinyl unit.

   Obviously not as attractive....but absolutely no moisture concerns.

   J. D. Reynolds

   Home Improvements

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   piko | Oct 24, 2006 07:25am | #4

   2 words of warning - Tempered Glass

    

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   EricPaulson | Oct 24, 2006 01:08pm | #5

   I've done a few using a vinyl slideing window modified with a drill so any water in the track drains out or in.

   I trimmed them in Azek and used a high quality 3m Marine Caulk/Adhesive.

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   elbarcolutra | Oct 24, 2006 02:12pm | #6

   So I take it that the exterior paint is not a great idea...but would it help?  Even with the shower curtain over the window, there seems to be too much moisture for the wood.  This bath is going to be remodeled in about 10 years (house will be rented for the meantime), but at that time, I think I'll use one of the above suggestions.

   We also are embarking on a remodel in the very near future of a bath in another house.  This bath has 2 windows in the planned shower area--I will use some of the above ideas in that bath right away.

   Thanks for the help.

    

    

    

    

    

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   jesse | Oct 24, 2006 04:30pm | #8

   If it is a rental, save yourself the heartache of widespread rot and just put in a properly flashed vinyl window now.

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   JDRHI | Oct 24, 2006 04:48pm | #9

   Did you mention whether or not there was a vent fan in the bathroom?

   If not, I'd suggest you put one in on a timer switch.

   J. D. Reynolds

   Home Improvements

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   elbarcolutra | Oct 25, 2006 12:04am | #10

   Yup, there's a good exhaust fan.

   In answer to the other comment--it IS a rental, but only because we have to relocate for a period of time.  When we return to the area, it will be our house and we'll renovate then--probably re-side the house, new windows, etc.

   Thanks for everyone's comments--they're very useful.

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   RobWes | Oct 24, 2006 03:37pm | #7

   On the properties that I manage we have 4 showers with fixed windows in them. Sill elevation is about 36" so they get plenty wet. The shower that gets the most use (16yo) has only been painted 4 times. Second most used is 9yo and has been redone once. The other 2 are original at 16.

   When refinishing, XIM primer 2 coats and Muralo gloss white paint was used. It lasted the best. The only reason for refinish was staining from iron. The surface was tight and unbroken.

   I would never use a operating window in a shower for fear of rot and freezing.

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   netanyahu | Oct 25, 2006 02:59am | #11

   my house had a vinyl window in the shower when i bought  it.  Window looks great still, but i would recommend azek trim

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   craigf | Oct 25, 2006 04:05am | #12

   Its possible to get vinyl units with glass block pattern glass. However they are only available in sizes that give a full block.

   Something to remember if you replace the window.