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NJguy99
Citizen
Username: Njguy99
Post Number: 5
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 12:23 pm: | 
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For some reason, my house has no door to the back yard. What it does have is a large picture window in the dining room that overlooks the back yard.
We're looking to replace that window with a French or sliding door. The window's about 3 feet off the floor, so I imagine we'd have to cut out a larger opening to fit the new door. Since the house is on a slight hill, the room is about 7 feet off ground level, so we'd need a staircase (or a deck with a staircase) to take you the rest of the way down to the yard.
Is this a simple thing to have done? Can anyone recommend a good contractor who can do it? Any ideas what it might cost?
Thanks! |
mark halliday
Citizen
Username: Markhalliday
Post Number: 21
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 6:59 pm: |
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I'd be willing to give you an estimate. How wide is the window opening and what is the siding type? please email me with contact information. thanks |
Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4491
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 8:17 pm: |
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I did exactly that with the same problems of the height of the floor to the back yard.
I built a two layer deck.
Want to see it, get some ideas,
Call me at 973 953-0781.
Later,
George |
Elizabeth
Citizen
Username: Momof4peepers
Post Number: 48
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 8:54 pm: |
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We just changed a window and a door (had the door opening directly onto the stove - not the best of ideas with little kids!). We already had a deck though. The problems we ran into (which increased the $$) was no appropriate header over the window and the incredibly tedious work of reinstalling the aluminum siding so it didn't look like a half-a**ed job. Dave Anstatt did the work and did an awesome job. |
KRNL
Citizen
Username: Krnl
Post Number: 32
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 8:06 am: |
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We replaced an old, leaky double wide window with French Doors. We choose a wide staircase with a wide top "stair" instead of a deck and are really pleased with the result.
We considered a 2 level deck without those side railings that remind me of a playpen, but went with the staircase since ordinances prohibit decks without side railings. Also, you will get hit with more taxes if you add a deck. |
NJguy99
Citizen
Username: Njguy99
Post Number: 6
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 9:55 pm: |
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Thanks everyone! |
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