Victorian house dormer windows

Open Floor Plans. Outdoor Living. Plans with Photos. Plans with Videos. Split Master Bedroom Layout. View Lot House Plans. Under Sq Ft. Small House Plans. FREE shipping on all house plans! A History of Read More. Read Less. Filter by: Style. Stories 1 Story 1. More Filters. Clear All. Per Page 21 51 75 Prev Page of Next. Square Footage Min. Plan width Min. The casings of bowed windows like the ones in this 19th-century suburban castle were sometimes fitted with curved glass.

White marble sills and keystones embellish this brick Italianate's generously proportioned two-over-two windows, the standard sash style for most American homes by Take away the pronounced dentil molding a recent addition and classically-inspired window trim, and this granite Colonial Revival dwelling could pass for a Richardson Romanesque.

Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Victorian-Era Windows. By This Old House. Pinterest Email Pocket Flipboard. Basic Geometry Photo by Nancy Andrews A narrow lattice window left , a pivoting "porthole" middle , and a half-round window far right pierce one's home's thick masonry walls, letting needed light into a potentially dark interior.

A Cameo Appearance Photo by Nancy Andrews When eliptical windows like the one in this gable are installed horizontally, they are known as "cameo windows. A Raised Eyebrow Photo by Nancy Andrews A standing-seam copper roof protects an eyebrow dormer placed in a pitched shingled roof. Big Panes, Little Panes Photo by Nancy Andrews Windows that partner a multi-pane top sash sometimes stationary, sometimes moveable with a single-pane lower sash are typical of homes built from about to No Peeking Photo by Nancy Andrews Designed to let light stream in while keeping prying eyes out, vintage patterned glass was more commonly used in commercial interiors, such as on office doors, than in residential architecture.

Artful Accents Photo by Nancy Andrews Leaded-glass windows fitted with clear, patterned, or colored glass were used sparingly, like jewelry. Side-by-Side Photo by Nancy Andrews Ribbons or strips of identical windows divided by mullions provided ample light while creating an architectural accent and maintaining an exterior's balanced appearance—unlike the single-pane, storefront-like picture windows that replaced so many of them in the midth century.

Casement and Points Photo by Nancy Andrews Casement windows, which swing to the side along their entire length, are reminiscent of the earliest medieval windows.

Quilted loft insulation should be at least 27cm deep laid over the ceiling joists. If you find damp brown patches on your bedroom walls or ceilings, you first need to trace the source.

One useful test is to look in the loft with the light off to try and spot any large gaps. As well as water coming into the house through leaks , there may be other factors at work causing dampness, which can seriously affect loft insulation and timbers, even extending down to the rooms below. This was one area where Victorian builders were tempted to skimp.

One example is polyurethane spray foam, used to glue the undersides of tiles to the battens to stop them slipping. Any moisture in the roof timbers will be similarly sealed in, hastening decay. The foam also blocks essential ventilation, and is commonly misapplied. Spray foam offers virtually no insulation benefit, while preventing old slates from being salvaged and recycled.

Another false economy is coating old slates with thick layers of bituminous paint. Despite only extending the life of the roof for a few years, this can cost almost half the price of a proper roof overhaul because of the cost of scaffolding and labour.

Even with fairly straightforward roofing repairs , such as refixing or replacing the odd slipped slate, the cost of access can significantly add to the cost. Where an old roof genuinely needs to be re-covered, it is sometimes possible to salvage more than half the original slates or tiles for reuse with new fixings. Take photos to record the condition of the old roof as a guide.

These are M-shaped with a valley gutter running down the middle. Out of sight, over the years, valleys can become blocked, causing water to overflow onto bedroom ceilings, eventually rotting structural timber beams. Over time roof tiles can become porous, absorbing moisture, but when replacing ensure you choose the correct size and material. Lightweight, hardwearing and long lasting, Welsh slate was the most common Victorian roof covering.

Failure is usually due to the nail fixings becoming corroded, causing the slates to slip, although with age slates can eventually start to absorb water and become soft. Recycled slate is less expensive than buying new, but cheaper imported Chinese or Spanish varieties are generally regarded as inferior.

By the late Victorian period, affordable manufactured tiles became fashionable and widely available.