There’s no rule that says you have to have the same style and size windows you have now when you get Lincoln, CA replacement windows. If you want to add light into the room, you can increase your window size. If you want more ventilation, you can change the style. There are plenty of possible goals and the height of your windows could be changed to meet those goals as well.
Standard Heights On Windows
If your home has 8-foot ceilings, which is rather standard, most windows are 48” high, though there could be some that are 42” high. Homes that have 9-foot ceilings often have a larger range of windows, anywhere from 48” to 60”. Depending on what you want for your home, your windows could be taller if you’d like that result. Your budget and the construction of your home will also play a part in your ultimate decision, of course.
Customizing Replacement Windows
When you go for custom replacement windows, you can do whatever you want with their height. You will want to keep in mind that if you are changing the size of the opening, you definitely need a professional who has worked with windows for a number of years. They will know if your window opening is supporting a portion of the home or not and they will be able to frame the new windows and give your home the stability it needs.
Once you find a window professional to help you with the project, you will want to consider the space in the room you have in mind. On the first floor, it is recommended to have the window and door height to be about the same to give you a good visual as you approach the house. On upper levels, windows are often 24” from the floor. These general recommendations are not set rules that you can’t break, however. You can lower or raise windows however you’d like. Make sure you don’t have furniture that will block the window. It doesn’t make sense to get taller windows or lower windows that will be blocked by a couch or bed.
Deciding on all of the details revolving around your new windows can be a chore, but once you put the time and effort into it, you’ll see the results on the other side of the project. Plus, you aren’t alone in your quest. Contact the experts at The Window and Door Shop, Inc. for help deciding what height works well for your home. You can call us about Lincoln, CA replacement windows at (916) 252-4100 and we’ll set you up with a free consultation with our professionals. We can also show you height examples in our showroom at 1717 Bell St, Sacramento, CA 95825. We have plenty of pictures of past projects that can help you make a more concrete decision either way. We want your home to have windows that are efficient and placed just as you want. So get in touch when you ready to get windows for your home.