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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 14:52:24 GMT
Inspired by another thread I thought I would add a topic about windows.
I have teak window frames with fixed sealed units in them. They were there when I bought the boat. As it is a barge with high side decks I have added several recessed 7" opening (hinged type) portholes below side decks for a view out when seated. 18" above waterline. I've also added a brass "hopper type" opening porthole on cabin side to help with air circulation in summer.
Anyway what have you got?
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Post by Saltysplash on Nov 7, 2016 15:53:19 GMT
We have the usual alum with tilt upper pane and some port lights also with the upper section that tilts
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Post by cuthound on Nov 7, 2016 16:49:53 GMT
Mine are Worcester windows, where the whole glass panels can tilt for ventilation or even be lifted completly out. We have a combination of large windows and portholes.
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Post by peterboat on Nov 7, 2016 18:00:14 GMT
Large double glazed portholes with i large window bottom opening hopper type
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 18:15:08 GMT
Windoze XP for me
Only joking, its Lubuntu these days
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Post by phil70 on Nov 7, 2016 18:28:49 GMT
We have all fixed 11" portholes with 2 Houdini hatches which provide superb ventilation in the summer. Open them and the doors at each end creates a through draft as the hot air escapes up through the hatches.
Less solar gain from the portholes too, and less heat loss in the winter.
Phil
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 19:04:28 GMT
We have all fixed 11" portholes with 2 Houdini hatches which provide superb ventilation in the summer. Open them and the doors at each end creates a through draft as the hot air escapes up through the hatches. Less solar gain from the portholes too, and less heat loss in the winter. Phil Do the Houdini hatches suffer condensation issues in the winter? Also, do they have some kind of profiled framework on the roof? Have always fancied fitting one! |
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Post by loafer on Nov 7, 2016 19:11:34 GMT
All portholes here, no Houdini hatches. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter, always private. I wouldn't have windows.
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Post by Jim on Nov 7, 2016 19:40:33 GMT
8" brass porthole in bathroom and back room, one each side of bow door, they came with the boat.
Then the eBay bargain of 2015, 4 Worcester windows, one 18" porthole over kitchen unit, 3 x 3ft with top hoppers, £89 the lot. Cost another £110 for 3mm Ali plate inserts to drop in instead of glass, for security when needed.
I've got a caravan style fit out, all scavenged from a caravan, in a 20 ft living area, so it's light and airy. Couldn't be doing with just portholes.
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Post by bettina on Nov 7, 2016 20:41:28 GMT
We have the large rectangular windows with the top hopper that tilts in or can be removed altogether. The 2 in the galley & the 1 in the bathroom are set up so that 1/2 of the bottom section slides open.  There is a small porthole on each side of the back room (laundry on one side with hot water tank below, tools store on the other side with battery bank below) the top 1/2 of the porthole also tilts open. I look with envy at boats that have Houdini hatches. Would love to have one in the galley area  |
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Post by phil70 on Nov 7, 2016 20:54:05 GMT
We have all fixed 11" portholes with 2 Houdini hatches which provide superb ventilation in the summer. Open them and the doors at each end creates a through draft as the hot air escapes up through the hatches. Less solar gain from the portholes too, and less heat loss in the winter. Phil Do the Houdini hatches suffer condensation issues in the winter? Also, do they have some kind of profiled framework on the roof? Have always fancied fitting one! Houdini hatches' rain in the winter but.....I made very simple double glazing panels that go up on the winter, problem solved. The hatches are fixed to a flat profile plate/hole welded to form part of the roof, they are heavy chromed steel with bars across, gas struts inside aid opening, locked with sturdy steel latches. Phil |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 20:59:47 GMT
Do the Houdini hatches suffer condensation issues in the winter? Also, do they have some kind of profiled framework on the roof? Have always fancied fitting one! Houdini hatches' rain in the winter but.....I made very simple double glazing panels that go up on the winter, problem solved. The hatches are fixed to a flat profile plate/hole welded to form part of the roof, they are heavy chromed steel with bars across, gas struts inside aid opening, locked with sturdy steel latches. Phil Thanks. Were they an addition, or did they come with the boat? The welded profile sounds like a good idea to eliminate the possibility of leaking. |
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Post by bromleyxphil on Nov 7, 2016 21:29:52 GMT
Mine are Worcester windows, where the whole glass panels can tilt for ventilation or even be lifted completly out. We have a combination of large windows and portholes. As you all know this thread interests me. Anyone got a link to or a pic of Worcester Windows so the uninitiated "me" can see what you mean. Still like my KCTs and I will contact them to see if they can be restricted to opening and possibly removed. Phil |
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Post by tonyqj on Nov 7, 2016 22:03:38 GMT
Mine are Worcester windows, where the whole glass panels can tilt for ventilation or even be lifted completly out. We have a combination of large windows and portholes. As you all know this thread interests me. Anyone got a link to or a pic of Worcester Windows so the uninitiated "me" can see what you mean. Still like my KCTs and I will contact them to see if they can be restricted to opening and possibly removed. Phil Here you go: www.narrowboatwindows.co.uk |
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Post by bromleyxphil on Nov 8, 2016 7:34:32 GMT
As you all know this thread interests me. Anyone got a link to or a pic of Worcester Windows so the uninitiated "me" can see what you mean. Still like my KCTs and I will contact them to see if they can be restricted to opening and possibly removed. Phil Here you go: www.narrowboatwindows.co.ukThanks |
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