louvered windows
We would like to repair/replace our 2 front louvered windows and was wondering if anyone had resources/manufactuers that we could turn to? Some of the glass has chips where it meets the frame and some of the stripping is worn.
Some of our neighbors went with dual pane glass but was wondering what our options are as well as others thoughts on this. I do like the louvered look from the front but do not know if these are easily replaced. Any help or suggestions would greatly be appreciated.
As dual pane louvered windows-it would be enormusly expensive to do each pane dual glaze and the associated framing/hdware/seal when it closes. They do still sell the single pane but I dunno if it qualifies for any energy efficiency rating. Kinda sad. Most folks end up putting some other type of energy efficient window-sash or dbl/single hung or casement.-with bad or good results in the appearance-I've seen it both ways.
I dunno, maybe try a mulled window (two separate windows fused into one). Milguard does this for an additional fee. Maybe a hopper or awning window and a fixed window(very mid-century modern). I am afaid to say that it is beyond impractical to have a dual glazed low e louvered window made; the issue would be sealing the individual panes in such a manner as to not negate to benefit of dual paned glass. Lovered windows are also not very secure, so that could be reason to steer away from returning to that. Good luck.
in all of my research on Eichler, his architects, and his homes, I don't recall louvered windows as an original design element. I am not doubting their originality, rather just curious about the year, location, architect of your home.
I know louvered windows were quite popular during that period, but not too popular with Eichler homes.
update– it's a late '60s Claude Oakland design with the double gable. Narrow strip windows on the front are louvered. Intersting detail. Quite original.
