[Dshow]

Hi,
I’m planning a master bathroom remodel. Our house was built in ’93 and it has a Garden Tub which we no longer use. I plan on having the tub removed and make this a large shower area. I’ve attached a picture of the area. You will notice the outside wall has a window that will need to be replaced. Do I just tell the contractor to put in a window for wet locations? Glass Block? What are some options? Do they make a window for this type of application?

Thank you!

 

[joecaption]

Why have a window there at all?
Want more natural light, add a Solar Tube.

 

[Dshow]

Thank you. I will look at that option... We do like the natural light.

The outside is just siding so I am very flexible on size or if there is a window at all.

 

[Nealtw]

My window is right up at the header and is only 12" high. It causes no problem but just another window to clean. I would just board it up.

 

[3onthetree]

I would never recommend a window in a shower, why introduce a water leak? Glass block (in a CMU wall) can work if you like giving a shadow show outside.

If this is a typical 90's bathroom, you should have another shower, some open real estate in the middle and this is your only window. I'd leave the window and keep the value of your master bedroom, whether it's used or not. Put a nice freestanding tub with a full remodel at some point.

 

[Dshow]

I would never recommend a window in a shower, why introduce a water leak? Glass block (in a CMU wall) can work if you like giving a shadow show outside.

If this is a typical 90's bathroom, you should have another shower, some open real estate in the middle and this is your only window. I'd leave the window and keep the value of your master bedroom, whether it's used or not. Put a nice freestanding tub with a full remodel at some point.

There is an existing shower right behind the wall with the pictures. It is very small so my wife can't shave her legs in there. (I don't think getting her to stop shaving is an option...:vs_laugh: ) The nice thing about the proposed location is that I just have to rotate the shower head 180 deg. to go into the new shower.

 

[3onthetree]

The nice thing about the proposed location is that I just have to rotate the shower head 180 deg. to go into the new shower.

That doesn't save much considering a new mixing valve needs rotated and the proper offset for the handle, and probably rework of the drain. Then the next owners remodel because now there is an oversize linen closet in the master bath (the former shower). Since you are doing a whole room remodel, I would suggest looking at the big picture. You can get a larger shower by even reducing the width of the window. But losing the window in a large bathroom is a bad real estate decision. You could even argue if your house is of a certain price range/SF, a master tub is expected whether the current occupants use it or not.

 

[Yodaman]

+1 on not a good idea. Too many times I have gutted, repaired, and replaced rotten moldy lumber under and around shower windows. Water always finds a way.


Would the tub get used more if there was a hand spray wand?

 

[huesmann]

I don't think getting her to stop shaving is an option...:vs_laugh:

If her hair color and skin tone are right, she can get lasered and never have to shave again...

 

[ZTMAN]

Our master is very similiar to yours. I thought many times of getting rid of the tub.

The only time I use it is to cut my toe nails. Hang the toes over the side, just the right height. The light fromt he window is great, and the tub is a great toe nail repository. Flips my wife out.

If I ever did get rid of the tub, I would remove a portion of the window area and install one of those long rectangular windows just above head height.

 

[123pugsy]

I came home from work to find the whole window and frame in the bathtub with only a hole in the wall left.
That got covered over right quick.


Later, there were icicles coming out from between cracks in the siding.

 

[lenaitch]

I would not want a window in a shower for the reasons cited. Also, no bathtub in a house can often either reduce resale value or limit the marketability.

 

[carpdad]

Siding could cause problems if the faded siding does not match with anything you can buy now to replace/patch. You can replace the picture window you have with vinyl casements or double hungs. Probably double hungs since metal cranks in casements can rust easily. Patch the inside space with tile or pvc trims. Make sure to create well sloped bottom plate for drain. Then install vinyl curtain, even if using shower curtains. I had a regular size bathroom where I didn't want to lose the window, even if small. So did the above using spring pressure curtain rod. Big window in winters will make the shower feel cold.

 

[SPS-1]

If you want a window there, I would leave the top of the window where it is, but window should be perhaps 12-18" tall. I like the natural light too.

 

[Calson]

I would place a horizontal slider window that at the bottom is the same height as the shower head. A window can be opened to let moisture out and fresh air inside and more importantly it adds light to the entire room.

I have a guest bath with this type of window and did it for the light into the room and not to take the place of the vent fan. For a master bath remodel I replaced the shower with a 48" soaking tub and a 60" walk in curbless shower. At the wall beside the bathtub I put in a 42" x 44" Milgard Quiet-line window and it lets so much light into the room that I often walk by and think that a light was left one.

 

[Old Thomas]

I would paint the inside of the glass black so it looks like spandrel glass from outside. Then remove the casing and cover over the window inside. If you do outside work in the future, remove the window. And install an exhaust fan if you don’t have one.

 

[Nealtw]

I would paint the inside of the glass black so it looks like spandrel glass from outside. Then remove the casing and cover over the window inside. If you do outside work in the future, remove the window. And install an exhaust fan if you don’t have one.

We covered a window over a gas fire place in a 2x6 wall. 1" white foam board against the window a 2x4 wall and insulation.

The window was a 4'x6' 30 ft in the air, it will be there for a while. :biggrin2:

 

[Calson]

Why would anyone want less light in a bathroom or any room of the house? Why spend time and money to make a room look dingy?

 

[Two Knots]

Hope I’m not to late with my response.
Firstly, I wouldn’t want a bath without an operating
window. I love natural light and fresh air.

We remodeled a bathroom in 1985 and made a wall to wall
shower with an anderson wood - crank out awning type window.

Thirty five years later it’s still in perfect condition. We finished it
with marine varnish and truthfully only re-varnished it two times in
all those years. I’m posting the pic to show you how we installed
it - with tile right up against the wood frame around the window.
Also, see the crank out handle is in the middle.
We made a stained glass window to fit for privacy.
There is however a clinging frosted film that you can put over the glass
for privacy.

Also, I have a sliding bar Delta hand held or stationary body shower
that we replaced a year ago. Prior to that we had a body shower
with a big stationary shower head on top. I would avoid that as the
sliding bar one is fantastic, thus avoiding daily water splashing
down on the window...You can also push up the shower head high
for washing your hair or just hold it over your head.



Hope this helps in your decision.

 

[Indyrider9301]

Hi,
I’m planning a master bathroom remodel. Our house was built in ’93 and it has a Garden Tub which we no longer use. I plan on having the tub removed and make this a large shower area. I’ve attached a picture of the area. You will notice the outside wall has a window that will need to be replaced. Do I just tell the contractor to put in a window for wet locations? Glass Block? What are some options? Do they make a window for this type of application?

Thank you!

Hi,
I’m planning a master bathroom remodel. Our house was built in ’93 and it has a Garden Tub which we no longer use. I plan on having the tub removed and make this a large shower area. I’ve attached a picture of the area. You will notice the outside wall has a window that will need to be replaced. Do I just tell the contractor to put in a window for wet locations? Glass Block? What are some options? Do they make a window for this type of application?

Thank you!

I'm wondering what did you do? I have this same situation at my house and we are thinking of starting a bath remodel and adding a shower in that same location but having the window covered.