Rebuild Window Bay?

[unclebob1]

Hi all,

I have a window bay that has tilted outwards, above a porch.

I'm thinking of taking the whole lot off, and start again? The roof is rotten, and i can see a couple of loose bricks under the support. The wood under the window also looks like some is rotten, inside is upvc'd so cant see the state of it.

What would be the best way to rebuild/repair the bay? I'm not sure the porch roof underneath will be usable as support to prop up the window (its a bit "fragile")

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[Bonni]

Either demolish it and rebuild in wood, or demolish and just fit a window. Do you need a bay window?

 

[unclebob1]

Either demolish it and rebuild in wood, or demolish and just fit a window. Do you need a bay window?

Any tips on how to rebuild do it? Take windows out first? Take roof off first?

 

[Bonni]

Any tips on how to rebuild do it? Take windows out first? Take roof off first?

I would take the extra weight off by removing the slates/tiles. You could strip the lathes and felt and tack new felt on to make water tight whilst you replace the problem woodwork.

If it was me, I would measure the inner brickwork, order a window, strip the roof, remove the windows, remove the bottom of the bay and just fit the new window in the opening.

 

[unclebob1]

Thanks for the feedback - in the end i removed it altogether and put a flat window in.

In this case, the roof frame was solid - just the trim was rotten and bottom brick work had nothing holding them together other then the weight of the window board. The whole bottom was loose which allowed the bottom wooden support to move freely...

Took off the inside plaster, measured up for a new flat window.

Fitting wise, roof trimming and top (a metal sheet and a few rotten floorboards), and glass came out first.

then window frames and rest of roof frame.

When the window board came out, the supports and base just fell out... ie the window board was holding the bottom up...

Loose bricks were replaced and then new window fitted.