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05-24-2008, 12:11 PM
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Sources for kitchen garden window?
I am trying to find sources for a 3' x 3' replacement kitchen garden window. Lowe's and Home Depot carry very limited options. I could go with one of them, but I'd like to find out what else might be available. Google searches just aren't getting me anywhere, so I thought maybe some in this forum could suggest manufacturers or retail sources.
When I've gone to building supply places, there seems to be a lot of initial confusion on what a kitchen garden window (also called a "plant window") is, so here's a pic of what I want to replace.
Thanks, Eric
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05-24-2008, 12:23 PM
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remodeling pro
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Sources for kitchen garden window?
Good luck. Not sure if they even make them any more. Every HO I ever knew that had one, had the removal of it on the top of their list for us when we did any renovations to their house.
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05-27-2009, 06:49 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Livermore, CA
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Sources for kitchen garden window?
Quote:
Originally Posted by troubleseeker
Good luck. Not sure if they even make them any more. Every HO I ever knew that had one, had the removal of it on the top of their list for us when we did any renovations to their house.
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Troubleseeker, I'm also looking into installing a garden window into my new home. I appreciate your comment, but could you please be more specific... Why do all these HOs hate their garden windows? My "pros" so far are: more light, bigger feel, room for my cactus garden. If the window is new and from a reputable manufacturer and is installed correctly, it should be fun? What are the "cons"??? Thanx.
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05-27-2009, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Livermore, CA
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Sources for kitchen garden window?
Hi Eric, just ran across your post (from a year ago about the garden window). I'm also looking to install one into the home I just purchased. I'm running into the exact same questions you have described... Do you have some tips for me? Thanx!
Last edited by jo4sho; 05-27-2009 at 06:52 PM.
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05-27-2009, 09:47 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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Sources for kitchen garden window?
jo4sho, I went with an Accu-Weld unit which I got at Lowes. Series # is 7500 and price was $570...less 20% during one of their periodic special order window specials.
http://accuweld.com/content/windows/garden_windows.htm
We've had a lot of positive comments from others about the looks, and several other people have said they are going to install the same unit in their condo to replace the original one. So far it's been thru one hurricane and several nor'easters and hasn't leaked a drop, fogged up or had any other problems at all. 
As you can see, I had no useful responses to my original inquiry here at this site, so I've never tried asking about any other projects.
Good luck in your search and job.
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05-27-2009, 09:51 PM
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Xtreme DIY'r
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: South of Boston, MA
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Sources for kitchen garden window?
I bought (2) slim windows & a matching 4' picture window & made my own - $210. The top can be solid - roofed
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05-28-2009, 07:24 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Wilmington, DE
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Sources for kitchen garden window?
Very few manufacturers anymore, because they had a lot of problems. The ones that still are made are probably not worth buying.
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05-31-2009, 07:08 PM
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Sources for kitchen garden window?
We recently had new siding installed and asked about a garden window for the kitchen and, while the siding company also does windows (and is very reputable around here), they said they would not install one because no quality manufacturers make them anymore due to leak problems.
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07-27-2011, 06:24 AM
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old guy contractor
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Maine on Little Sebago
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Sources for kitchen garden window?
Harvey Industries makes Garden windows.
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07-27-2011, 01:13 PM
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Not so new
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Lehigh Valley, Pa.
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Sources for kitchen garden window?
So does Alside.
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02-07-2013, 07:46 AM
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Sources for kitchen garden window?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric in NC
I am trying to find sources for a 3' x 3' replacement kitchen garden window. Lowe's and Home Depot carry very limited options. I could go with one of them, but I'd like to find out what else might be available. Google searches just aren't getting me anywhere, so I thought maybe some in this forum could suggest manufacturers or retail sources.
When I've gone to building supply places, there seems to be a lot of initial confusion on what a kitchen garden window (also called a "plant window") is, so here's a pic of what I want to replace.
Attachment 3463
Thanks, Eric |
blockwindowsystems.com or sears actually can get them and install for your. Kinda costly thou.
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