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eligh
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2020 08:07am
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Hi.
I'm building my 12x12 shed and thinking about the number of windows I want in it.
It will be used as a hunting cabin for a couple years as I build the main dwelling cabin next to it.
After that, it will be used as a true storage shed for "stuff".
Since I'll be "living" in it on the weekends I need a bathroom in it which will have one window in there.
I will also have double French doors or maybe one huge sliding door facing the east. With that it'll be enough light. Not sure I need any windows at all on the north or West walls.
Bathroom window will be facing South.
Thoughts?
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Just
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2020 08:59am
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Wall space is at a premium in a small cabin I like to have just enough for ventilation and some light .Think about what you need wall space for before you buy a lot of windows . A door with a opening window makes good use of space .
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mj1angier
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2020 12:23pm
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I would have at least one that is big enough to get out of if there is only 1 door in building.
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95XL883
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2020 02:19pm
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For a hunting cabin that will be a shed in a few years, I would stick with a door and two windows. Paint the interior white and you will probably be surprised how much bright it is with just two south windows.
I have a 10 x 14 shed with two windows and interior painted white. During day, a light is rarely needed in there. At night, a small flashlight, headlamp or lantern worked well. The white painted walls and ceiling really make the most of any light.
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eligh
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2020 03:09pm
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Quoting: 95XL883 I would have at least one that is big enough to get out of if there is only 1 door in building.
That's the thing that concerns me.
If there was a fire I guess I'd have to jump through the sliding glass door.
But if I have a 10 ft wide sliding glass door that should be enough space for me to break through and get out.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2020 07:18pm
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Its 12x12. You can almost jump from one end to the other.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 26 Jul 2020 12:00pm - Edited by: toyota_mdt_tech
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Quoting: mj1angier I would have at least one that is big enough to get out of if there is only 1 door in building.
Yes, egress/ingress, would make it wide enough and low enough room climb through. I think an ingress/egress window would be no more than 34 inches off the floor or close to that.
And as mentioned, ventilation. I like 2 windows arrange in such a way to get a cross flow or a breeze, on the sides of the place that dont get direct warm afternoon sunlight would be my minimum.
But for warmth, a southern facing window addition , but with blinds. Warms it in winter.
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