Floor To Window Height

If the windows are on an upper level it s recommended that you have 24 from the floor to the bottom of the window.

Floor to window height.

I am working on window height and placement for each rooms. The standard height of the window from floor level is an important point of discussion while constructing a new house or renovating an old house. Next consider the overall room. The location of the windows is critical when choosing the glass used.

That type of construction costs extra especially in an existing home but the additional head height can make all the difference in a large room. If the window is on the first floor the recommendation is that the height of the window and the height of the door are the same. The 2018 irc continues to require the bottom of openings created by operable windows to be a minimum height of 24 inches above the adjacent interior floor when they are more than 6 feet above the grade outside the window. Any other exterior door has a threshold height limited to 7 inches.

Window placement is greatly varied as exemplified by the narrow windows placed real high in 1950s tract housing and the low and tall openings located almost on the the floor in suburban mansions of recent years. I think in the bedrooms this is too low especially if a bed is against the window. This creates a pleasing visual experience. It seems 32 to 36 is standard for height from floor.

If you adjust the height of the installation you may be able to opt out of using this specialty glass and install regular window glass instead. 2018 irc section r311 3 1 restricts threshold height a required exit door in residences to 1 inches from the top of the the threshold to the floor or landing on each side of the door. I am planning on 40 above the floor for the bedrooms. The truth is that there is no normal height of a window from the floor.

The proper height of the window is very important for comfortable living as it permits the sun and natural air entry from the exact level. Window height varies by location style and period.