Building Homes or Extensions/small basement windows

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Expert: - 2/24/2009


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Hi Bruce,

I have a house which is about 100 yrs old with a stone and block foundation, the basement windows are 30" wide and I cant seem to find a window to fit it seems as though 32" is standard is there a company that makes a window that is less than 32" wide?

Thanks Scott

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Hi Scott, have you done much research on the web?  Most window manufacturers have sizes that will fit any opening.  I install 30" and smaller windows all the time. Your best bet is to go to a local Glass company and have them find a replacement window to fit.  Or they can build you some.  Home Depot, Lowes and Sears are other good alternatives.  Sit down with a window rep and they can hook you up.   I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely, bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com

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Bruce E. Johnson

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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.

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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.

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