Workshop Windows

[jamesmerrix]

Hi,
I am planning a new workshop and will be following the guide that Mike put up a while ago.
One thing that i am unsure about is windows; as far as i can see i have a couple of options:

Second hand UPVC windows from ebay - these are very cheap, pretty effective, but don't look great and i am reliant on what comes up on ebay.

Timber windows - look great, but unfortunately are too expensive for me.

Double glazed units only - would it work to fit double glazed units directly into the framework of the shed? i am unsure of exactly how to fit them effectively.

Unfortunately until the workshop is built i won't have access to my tools otherwise i would consider making them myself.

i would be grateful for any ideas!
James

 

[blackrodd]

If it were me, I'd use pvc d glazed as they are not only cheap but better security and warmer too!.
trying to fit d glazed units directly within the walls would mean some form of cill arrangement to eject the water and without a frame of some sort you would have precious little to protect the glass unit from movement or damage followed by leaks etc.
HTH Regards Rodders

 

[MMUK]

If you give me some sizes, I can get some uPVC windows priced up for you.

Example: 800mm x 600mm with stub cill and obscured glass, no opening vent will be around £65-£70

The above with an opening vent around £95-£100

 

[Glynne]

I'd go with Rodder's advice. I fitted a large uPVC double glazed unit (cash purchase from a builder) and for a second window I made a wooden frame and fitted a double glazed unit. The wooden frame has needed annual maintenance from painting to replacing bits of rotten timber whilst the uPVC unit just needs a clean. If I were looking to break in I'd certainly go for the wooden frame (scouser by birth) as it would be far easier to get to the glazed unit. I have to admit aesthetics weren't too much of a consideration as my workshop is at the end of my garden but the uPVC doesn't look too bad.

 

[jamesmerrix]

Sounds like pvc is the way to go. i hadn't considered the problem of movement when fitting the Dg units directly - thanks for pointing it out.
james

 

[Graham Orm]

Double glazed units must be fitted in a drained frame and raised off the bottom by 5mm so that they can't sit in moisture.