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Window in a shower? Y/N?

Michelle NJ
8 år sedan
My architect discourages us from planning to put window in shower because of mildew collection over time. Opinions? I'd love to add more natural light and view there is overlooking trees. Any advice welcome. Thanks!!
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  • Judy Mishkin
    8 år sedan
    Ändrades senast: 8 år sedan

    our window is in our shower. its high, an awning window. i can stand in the shower and look at the sky and trees. it requires no covering and its beautiful.


    Kommentarer (14)

    • hollylou52
      8 år sedan
      I have had a window in my shower for 5 years and have not had a mole or mildew problem at all.
    • tfitz1006
      8 år sedan

      I don't love a window in a shower. What about glass block?

    • Michelle NJ
      Författare
      8 år sedan
      Does glass block get mildewy? Is it costly? The window doesn't need to open. Thanks.
    • Cathy
      8 år sedan

      I have a window in my shower for 15 years and have not had a problem with it. I do wipe it down after using the shower.

    • kittnkaboodle
      8 år sedan
      No, I had one in my previous home and when it would sweat the bottom would stay wet.
    • hayleydaniels
      8 år sedan

      Why do you need a window in a shower? It makes no sense, and I agree it's just a good place for mold and mildew to grow. Listen to your architect--that's what you're paying him for!

    • User
      8 år sedan

      Why not? It will let in natural light and look good. In one of the bathrooms I designed, I made sure to cap the window with marble slabs and seal it well to avoid water penetration.

      Girls' Ensuite Bathroom Project · Mer info


    • tfitz1006
      8 år sedan

      The other issue - unless you have absolute, total, and forever privacy, is a window covering. I think this is more of an issue at night when you feel like people really can see in and you can't see out.

    • PRO
      CCM Architecture
      8 år sedan

      It can certainly be a nice addition to have a window in the shower for the extra natural light and ventilation but as said above seal the substrate very well - really it should be your primary barrier to moisture. Once sealed by an experienced tile setter then install a solid slab (not more tile) and slope it generously - not the minimum often used. Make sure to seal between the tile and window with either 100% silicone or another sealant per your tile setter - not your standard caulk.

      https://www.houzz.com/photos/vertical-subway-tile-contemporary-bathroom-seattle-phvw-vp~20164591


    • Cathy
      8 år sedan
      And sometimes you buy a home and that is where the window is.
    • PRO
      Cast Glass Images Inc.
      8 år sedan

      You could consider a frosted or cast window so you're getting the natural light but also still obtaining your desired level of privacy.


    • PRO
      Stewart Associates Architecture & Interiors
      8 år sedan

      We advise against it as well for the reasons that have already been stated. While it can be made to last a long time it is still a concern, in some cases the Bathroom can be rearranged to allow a window (depends on where the door is really) if it is really important to the client. Other alternatives would be to add a Skylight or Solatube to get some natural light without the downsides of a window in the shower.


      Good luck with your project!

    • sharon1ha
      8 år sedan
      We have a window in our shower, it is up high and requires no covering. It has been in our home 13 years and no problems at all. I do like the light it lets in. We do wipe our shower and window area down after every shower, well almost every shower, lol and no problems at all with mildew.
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