Muntins or no muntins?
Alicia
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Comments (7)a) Fix the storms so that they don't let any air in. You could caulk them in permenently on the top and sides (never caulk the bottom of storms) or fit some good weatherstripping. There is a pile type (fuzzy) weatherstrip that would work well here, and it's available in self-stick, but it has to be clean dry & warm to adhere. It's also made to slip into a thin saw kerf cut into the edge of the storms, but that's a pro install detail. b) Fix the weatherstripping situation on the french windows themselves. Repair whatever system is already there, or have it retrofitted with a good setup, which can be either vinyl or metal, depending on the budget. c) Have a storm panel added to the outside of the casements. This could be either glass (in a thin metal frame) attached with screws or buttons, or plexiglass screwed into the sash and sealed with caulk. If the windows face south or get lots of sun exposure, the permanent install is not recommended, as the summer heat buildup will damage the leaded glass. OR d) have the leading redone so the panes are once again tight and weatherproof as they were originally. Time takes its toll on lead and the "cement" used to fill in and strengthen the assembly. Casey...See MoreNeed advice on windows - muntins or no muntins FL home
Comments (4)I'd do no muntins over a bunch. The window in the front of the house looks perfect because it accentuates the sexy long low ranchiness of the house (really--the front of that house is perfect!). I'd want to keep any rectangles going horizontal, but that's not always practical in bathrooms or over the sink. So do keep them functional! (I can't open a double hung over a sink because I'm too short.) They don't have to all be exactly the same. If you're keeping it authentic and not planning to deranch it (people do that! I wouldn't with yours.) simple windows are best....See MoreWindow muntins, or no muntins?
Comments (12)@cpartist - Wow, I think we agree on something... I don't think my architect had muntins in mind, because I did not see them on any of his exterior elevations. I feel like the muntins will definitely tip the house towards the prairie style, which I think would cause us to choose a more earthy/older feel for the interior decorating and finishes. Going without the muntins would instead tip the house towards modern, and have a newer, brighter, more sterile feeling interior. My wife and I are the outdoorsy type, we like camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. We still are drawn to the clean modern look though......See MoreShould we use 5/8 or 7/8 window muntins on a historic home?
Comments (5)Not sure what lightcuts are but there are 2 windows on either side of the front door on the ground floor, and three windows on the second floor (symmetrical), and white siding. All approximately 3x4 feet!...See Moremillworkman
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