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Usa89gt
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# Posted: 12 Nov 2013 05:30am
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My cabin will be 12 foot wide and I lam looking at ideas for front door and front window/. I like a centred door with a window on either side but unsure of width/height of windows or the width of the door. Thoughts? I like a symmetrical look.

spoofer
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# Posted: 12 Nov 2013 03:39pm
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go with a 32 inch door the more windows, the less usable wall space

HoosierDad
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# Posted: 12 Nov 2013 06:05pm
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One advantage to moving the door to one side (rather than centered) is that you gain some extra useable wall space. This can be especially important when furnishing a small space. Just a thought.

Usa89gt
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# Posted: 12 Nov 2013 06:27pm
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Thx folks

MtnDon
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# Posted: 12 Nov 2013 06:34pm
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I like doors off to the side in a small building. That is because the door can open against a wall and if left open does not take up much space.

Window tops should align with the door top; visually most pleasing.

I believe there should be at least one 36" wide door in every building; easier moving larger things in and out.

rockies
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# Posted: 12 Nov 2013 07:26pm
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Most building codes mandate a 36" wide exterior door (at least one). Standard height for windows is 80". If you need even more floor space inside you could use an "outswing door".

missouriboy
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# Posted: 12 Nov 2013 08:45pm
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I'll third the door to one side. My cabin is 12 ft wide and you will want all the wall space you can get.

Borrego
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# Posted: 12 Nov 2013 09:54pm
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Home Depot has a 6' wide door with (2) 18" sidelights for $500ish. can't beat the bang for the buck!

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