Installing a new bay window isn t as easy as installing a traditional flat pane window.
New bay window roof.
Supports must be built to hold the extended window.
This involves careful planning and thoroughly consulting architectural plans for the window first.
Our bay and bow window roofs are available in copper and over 30 aluminum color finishes.
We carry the islander style window roof in white for the most popular model numbers including the andersen c 44.
Also a roof of sorts must be added to the top of the bay window.
Framing is made of 2x4s or 2x2s.
Though small the roof over a bay window has all the components of a standard roof.
Because bay windows pop out from your home s exterior walls for a more dimensional effect they are more exposed to the elements.
Bay windows are one of the most attractive and functional ways you can upgrade the appearance of your home because it s relatively inexpensive and gives you lots of bang for your buck both inside and outside of your home.
Standing seam metal roofs come in over 35 color choices so you can pick the ideal color that works best with your existing roof and siding color scheme.
Before you can start on the roof you ll have to install the bay window itself.
The importance of proper bay window roofing materials.
At proof roof we supply bay and bow window roofs for all bay and bow windows including andersen marvin and pella brand windows.
Install the bay window after careful planning.
Louvers and much more.
Attach 1 2 inch plywood sheathing add a metal drip edge at the bottom and cover with roofing felt.
You ll also have to plan for the bay window roof.
Here are the steps involved in framing a bay window roof.