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?? Emergency window used as door ??

PostPosted: Sun Aug 05, 2012 10:55 pm
by GRY GHST
GRY GHST wrote:I picked up a 26"x32" emergency exit window off craigslist. it looks like it was meant to be mounted horizontally, I was hoping to mount it vertically does anyone know if this would cause any issues (IE: leaking)? If so can if be modified to use vertical? any help would be appreciated.
you can see drain slits in the left of the first pic
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Re: ?? Emergency window used as door ??

PostPosted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:53 am
by Lgboro
You should be able to just cut new drain holes and not have any problems. I turned a window to use in my door and cut new holes. No problems and it has been in some horribly heavy rains this summer both on the road and set up for camping without any issues. I haven't stopped up the original weep holes, but, I will and I believe it should be done as they serve no purpose and may overload the new weep holes with rain from the wrong direction.

Re: ?? Emergency window used as door ??

PostPosted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:03 pm
by jeff0520
My only concern with that idea is an emergency window is designed used rarely and might not be built as sturdy as a door designed as an entry door. Using it as a main entry door might cause it to wear out quickly. :thumbdown: You'll have to take a careful look at it to see if it's built well enough for constant use.

Re: ?? Emergency window used as door ??

PostPosted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:10 pm
by absolutsnwbrdr
A concern for me would be getting back in through that window (door?). Its design as an exit, and only has latches on the inside.

Re: ?? Emergency window used as door ??

PostPosted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:21 pm
by CarlLaFong
absolutsnwbrdr wrote:A concern for me would be getting back in through that window (door?). Its design as an exit, and only has latches on the inside.
Bingo!!!!

Re: ?? Emergency window used as door ??

PostPosted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:33 pm
by Lgboro
Since you already have the window to use for a door you could always add a little extra framing just in case it didn't hold up it would be easier to build another door. Or you could build a door and use the emergency window as an over sized door window if you have the space in your build. I used a fairly large window in my door and like it. I turned 62 this year and have had a lot of orthopedic problems so I don't think a door could be too big. I framed for a second door on my build and just installed a window just in case I decided later I needed a second door.

Re: ?? Emergency window used as door ??

PostPosted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:10 pm
by GRY GHST
thanks everyone for the input.
I plan on using this on my wife's side of the trailer so she can get out at night if need be, or in an emergency.
I will have a proper door on the passenger side on the teardrop.

I'll plug the weep holes and cut new ones in with a dremel

Re: ?? Emergency window used as door ??

PostPosted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:19 pm
by rowerwet
I also used a horizontal sliding window vertically, the only issue I found was the frame doesn't have enough friction to keep the window open with the glass raised to allow air in, I ended up flipping the window so it opens at the top instead of the bottom, instead of cutting slots for drainage I just drilled a hole or two to let any water out, the existing slots don't make any leaks that I can see. I did add some extra channel across the top of the window for extra rain protection. 97126 (the silver strip at the top of the window)