Basement Windows

Victoria6F · February 2012

We're replacing our basement windows, we have 6.

2we just replaced, (we have to order 3more, these things aren't cheap) the one window, was 'hiden' under the addition, so we had our contractor brick it in.

So the windows on the west side of the basement, the people who live next door could technically 'look in' to the basement. This bothers sort of bothers me, as I change down there sometimes. (our washer/dryer are down there) Do you think it'd be OK to brick in the one window, that's directly where the dryer is, the other window is far enough down that they wouldn't be able to see me, and it'll remain 'open' so to speak

This is in my head about them looking in, but still it bugs me, I loathe my neighbour! I really don't want to just put up a curtain, as we'd have to drill into brick. PLUS it'd save us $180 bucks not having to buy an extra window.

AmandaT=IA · February 2012

Have you considered those glass cubes that are not transparent? They look like ice kinda - but still allow light in.

Victoria6F · February 2012

AmandaT=IA:

Have you considered those glass cubes that are not transparent? They look like ice kinda - but still allow light in.

It'd be only one wnidow, so it wouldn't look the same as the others LOL, that's what the Hubs said

AmandaT=IA · February 2012

Yeah. But if it's in the back of the house or on the side it's less noticeable. You could always put the regular window in and put a curtain up! Big Smile

laceymb · February 2012

Is the window frame wide enough that you could use a tension rod for the curtain? That would save you having to drill into brick. I like all the natural light I can get so I wouldn't want to lose a window but its just personal preference.

laceymb · February 2012

Is the window frame wide enough that you could use a tension rod for the curtain? That would save you having to drill into brick. I like all the natural light I can get so I wouldn't want to lose a window but its just personal preference.

laceymb · February 2012

I have no idea why that posted twice and won't let me delete one.

scuba2011 · February 2012

I wouldn't cover up the window with brick if it was in my basement. Although it may not bother you if it was covered, down the line it could be something a future home-buyer may miss! I would probably just use a tension rod and some inexpensive fabric to make a curtain to cover up the window.

ss+el · February 2012

I don't think I'd mess with it. You might miss the natural light. We don't have to turn the lights on during the day in our unfinished room because it has 3 windows. You can buy a translucent film for the windows to make them look like frosted glass.

ffejsGirl · February 2012

scuba2011:
I wouldn't cover up the window with brick if it was in my basement. Although it may not bother you if it was covered, down the line it could be something a future home-buyer may miss! I would probably just use a tension rod and some inexpensive fabric to make a curtain to cover up the window.

This is what I was thinking.

CunningBaby · February 2012

We use tension rods for all of our basement windows, but if you don't have a deep enough window well, have you thought about using frosted window film? It would still allow light in which is always nice and comes in various patterns. You can even use frosted contact paper for an easier to remove option. I'd also recommend checking out the view from the window on the outside at a normal height to just put your mind to ease on how little you can actually see inside from that angle. Bricking in the window is expensive, and if you are ever thinking about reselling your house I would never recommend a permanent change like that (except in situations like your addition where the window is covered up).

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