Since we were enlarging the window, we didn't need all the bricks but some broke as they were trying to dislodge them. Apparently, our brick length and color can't be sourced, so each brick had to be chiseled out carefully so that it could be reused. A big majority of the time was spent taking the existing brick out carefully. We knew that going in but weren't as prepared for it as we should have been.īack to the wall windows! There were around three guys here doing the job each day and it took almost four days. The process for widening the window is more intense than the process for just replacing windows in a brick house. That being said, I do think the French casement is pretty and I like how easy they are to open to let the breeze in, but I don't think I'd pay more for them knowing what I know now. The counter and sink are in front of the window, so to reach through the window to hand something out to someone outside, it's a bit of a reach and not very useful. I will say that now that we've had the new window installed for 4+ years, the idea of the window being a pass-through and it actually acting as a pass-through don't really match up. So, we ordered a casement window (lots of details linked if you want to see the difference between window options) for the kitchen. ![]() I thought that with French casement, we would be able to hand BBQ stuff in or out the windows and also possibly add a bar on the outside of the window on the patio. I really liked the idea of a French casement. ![]() We specifically wanted a window that would match with the other windows in the home. The original window size was 38'' x 36" and the new window is 70'' x 36".
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