Standard Window Stool Size

They can be opened even during a light rain and are considered weatherproof.

Standard window stool size.

The stool should protrude past the casings by about an inch. Standard measurements typically vary 1 16 inch or more. A standard size awning window could have a width from 2 to 3 10. Beyond the casing on both sides.

Awning windows are often used with other window styles and are easy to open and close. Measure the depth of the window opening. If the sizing is out of scale it draws the eye to the wrong area. It s easy just follow these four steps.

Standard door and window trim is typically 2 1 4 inches in width baseboard is about 3 inches and crown is about 4 1 2 inches. To find the length of the stool make a mark 1 in. Or if you want a little fancier stool rout the edges with a more decorative bit. You can decide which looks best beyond each side casing.

Mark a 3 4 x 3 1 2 in. If apron tile or wall treatments have not been installed you will need to add the thickness of that application to your depth measurement. I try to make my stool 1 2 wider on each side of the casing and widest part of the stool 1 4 narrower than the casing 3 4 less than edge of stool. Is there an accepted standard when sizing the width and depth of the stool and width of the apron.

Then hold the stool up and transfer the marks. The stool should project 3 4 to 1 in. Most trim pieces graduate in 1 4 inch increments. Awning windows are hinged at the top and open outward allowing for ample ventilation.