Standard Window Stool Size

The stool should protrude past the casings by about an inch.

Standard window stool size.

Awning windows are often used with other window styles and are easy to open and close. Is there an accepted standard when sizing the width and depth of the stool and width of the apron. After the stool material is cut to length round the edges and ends. Then hold the stool up and transfer the marks.

You can decide which looks best beyond each side casing. It s easy just follow these four steps. Add 1 inch for all edge details except eased standard edge add 1 if you choose eased standard and dog ear. 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.

Standard measurements typically vary 1 16 inch or more. If apron tile or wall treatments have not been installed you will need to add the thickness of that application to your depth measurement. Refresh your old double hung windows or add a touch of class to your casement windows by making your own window stools. Most trim pieces graduate in 1 4 inch increments.

To find the length of the stool make a mark 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. Beyond the casing on both sides. Or if you want a little fancier stool rout the edges with a more decorative bit.

If the sizing is out of scale it draws the eye to the wrong area. Mark a 3 4 x 3 1 2 in. A standard size awning window could have a width from 2 to 3 10. Awning windows are hinged at the top and open outward allowing for ample ventilation.