Anyone ever modify an ext. door & add a round window?

portajohn
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Anyone ever modify an ext. door & add a round window? Sept 12, 2014 4:41:25 GMT -8

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Post by portajohn on Sept 12, 2014 4:41:25 GMT -8

Hi Folks,
I have a solid exterior door with no window in it. Thinking of going with a nautical theme, so I was toying with the idea of putting a round, port-hole like window in the door.
The only problem is I have no idea how I would do this.
Has anyone ever done this before, or even replaced a round window? Just wondering how the door frame is buttressed.. Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank You, Portajohn

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Anyone ever modify an ext. door & add a round window? Sept 12, 2014 5:37:04 GMT -8

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Post by bigbill on Sept 12, 2014 5:37:04 GMT -8

A lot depends on what type of window you purchase if it is designed to fit in the thickness of your door the worst case is you would have to be pull the door apart and add wood framing in the area you wish to install the window, then cut the round opening and install the window. Shouldn't be to difficult.

portajohn Active Member Posts: 233 Likes: 33 Currently Offline	Anyone ever modify an ext. door & add a round window? Sept 12, 2014 9:07:55 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by portajohn on Sept 12, 2014 9:07:55 GMT -8 Yep I am going to have to replace all of the wood interior of the door.. Found a few on eBay but cant see for sure how the quality is.. Thanks Big Bill!

Anyone ever modify an ext. door & add a round window?

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