Windows

The topic for today is windows in the playhouses. Some windows are custom built, while the others are standard sizes. The thing to notice is that they are ALL commercial windows. WHY? Why not just build some. I could and have built replicas for restoration projects.
Commercial windows can be had in thermopane (insulated) glass. Because many of the houses are finished and therefore insulted on the inside thermopane glass makes sense.
BUT the important reason is, of course, Safety.
No casement windows, No awning windows, no recycled windows on hinges.......
Only sliding windows (vertical or horizontal) should be used. Casement and other widows that open and close mechanically are hare for children to operate. IF the window won't open them then the playhouse can overheat. Awning and casement windows project corners out into the play area. IF I am going to take the time to round the roof corners why would I have hard corners from my windows. The homebuilt recycled windows have the same problems as casements and awnings (hard corners projecting) and are often a waste of play space in side. Siding windows are “self-storing” everything is contained in the frame. I like horizontal sliders as there is almost zero chance to get fingers pinched.
If you must use a recycled window there is exactly one way to use it safely. Hinge it on the inside so that it can lay flat on the wall when fully opened.
Look at the pictures and have fun….

Here is what I am talking about the running child crashing into an open casement or awning window? AS a parent I won’t do it... it would give me too many nightmares.