Standard Window Stool Size

If apron tile or wall treatments have not been installed you will need to add the thickness of that application to your depth measurement.

Standard window stool size.

A standard size awning window could have a width from 2 to 3 10. It s easy just follow these four steps. Mark a 3 4 x 3 1 2 in. Awning windows are often used with other window styles and are easy to open and close.

Beyond the casing on both sides. You can decide which looks best beyond each side casing. If the sizing is out of scale it draws the eye to the wrong area. Awning windows are hinged at the top and open outward allowing for ample ventilation.

Standard door and window trim is typically 2 1 4 inches in width baseboard is about 3 inches and crown is about 4 1 2 inches. After the stool material is cut to length round the edges and ends. Add 1 inch for all edge details except eased standard edge add 1 if you choose eased standard and dog ear. They can be opened even during a light rain and are considered weatherproof.

Most trim pieces graduate in 1 4 inch increments. Standard measurements typically vary 1 16 inch or more. The stool should project 3 4 to 1 in. I try to make my stool 1 2 wider on each side of the casing and widest part of the stool 1 4 narrower than the casing 3 4 less than edge of stool.

Then hold the stool up and transfer the marks. The stool should protrude past the casings by about an inch. Is there an accepted standard when sizing the width and depth of the stool and width of the apron. Or if you want a little fancier stool rout the edges with a more decorative bit.