Converting a parlor floor window to a door

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We are converting a window to a door off our back parlor floor in Brooklyn, and we have two windows to choose from – a 29″ window off the dining room and a 31″ window off the kitchen. Someone told me they think windows have to be 30″ to be code-compliant, is that right? Does that mean if we put the door off the dining room we need to widen it to 30″ or are we grandfathered? I’d also be curious what is required to convert a window to a door and if needed to widen a door. And can the door open outward as opposed to inward? I’d think we would need a mason to remove bricks and a carpenter to demo the window and frame and install the door, plus possibly a storm door. And how can we make the new door as airtight/weatherproofed as possible? I’d also be interested in suggestions for where to source the door (or doors, if we do a storm door). I’ve attached a photo of the windows of the dining room – we would convert the right window (29″) to a door and I’ve been told doing this on a curve might be harder than doing it off the kitchen which is a straightaway.

jeanmarine2

in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago

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http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517697c3308d7-processed-pivot.jpg

We are considering commercial quality Pivot Doors in each of the three spaces we have along our back Parlour Level wall, facing onto our deck. This picture is from houzz.com– which has many Pivot Door pix. This one is from modernsteeldoors.com.