The Height of Kitchen Windows - Did You Know They Matter?

In all the time I have been involved with windows II can not give you one definite answer as each
haven't had too many questions on the height ofhouse is different from the other and you may find
kitchen windows until recently. So I have put thisthat some regulations vary slightly from one region
article together to provide some key insights into thisto the other. However you can have a height of
topic. Take a few minutes to read it right through to1100mm, from finishes floor levels. With this you can
the end and you will benefit a lot from it - I believe.be sure that you comply with the minimum height
Did you know that it is important to keep a certainrequirement under the building ordinance that I
height for your kitchen windows in some places asmentioned earlier.
required by the buildings ordinance? This is veryTips about kitchen window heightso When installing
important to abide to as it may lead to some seriousthe windows, you may have to shim them because
problems during house inspections later on. This isthey cannot be the exact size of the opening. If
why I say as much as I may recommend a goodthey were to be the exact fit they would bind during
height for the windows, it is always best to consultwarm weather.o Most of the windows like vinyl
with an expert face-to-face.replacement ones are made to drop into the original
Benefits of height of kitchen windows in a houseframe and are sized smaller than the opening. They
For one, the amount of sun that is received isare usually 1/2 to 3/4" smaller.o In order to get the
determined buy the height and size of the windowsbest results you need to have some flexibility
and of course the house as a whole. Also the rightbetween the size of the room to be lighted and the
height enables the windows to provide sufficient airamount of window space to be used. The total
(ventilation).window space can be something like 25% of the
So what is the appropriate height?floor area.