window placement problem

[bmwjerry]

I'm going to try to attach a picture, first time I've posted so hope it works.
Building a new garage with a shed dormer on one side and gable dormer on the other. On the shed side I asked about small windows on the side and the builder had a couple that seemed like an excellent fit.
But, we had snow today and kind draws attention, the trim (which will get covered by aluminum, is right there at the roofline, my son says this is just asking for moisture trouble sooner or later, it's going to get past caulk etc.
Says the best thing is to move up or over to give adequate clearance. Either that or a narrower window but that would involve delay and probably cost too.
In addition to snow we can get some driving rains here too.

It's a tight fit though, not sure how easily it can be moved, what do you think?

 

[Toolfool]

That's why you usually don't see windows on the sides of a dormer.

 

[rwreuter]

just remove the wood wrap and then install the flashing. up there if you don't have any wood wrap it won't really be noticed.

 

[volvo]

..
First thought was to remove widow and add a roof skylight, ( trading one leak for another?)

 

[bmwjerry]

I did consider a skylight but the pitch over the shed would not be sufficient.
There will be two good sized windows overlooking the alley, I wanted to add these so I could see down to the ends of the alley and to get a little cross ventilation.
I can't put windows on the gable ends of the garage because I'm 1 foot off the property line on both sides, and fire code requires drywall both sides and no openings. (the garage is 28' on the alley, the shed is 18' so the sides of the shed were really the only place to have any windows.
I think these are about 40" wide-- I would probably be okay with 24 or 30" but these are what the builder had lying around, so he gave me these.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'd go with a narrower window. I think you will have future problems with this window at roof shingle's edge.

 

[K'ledgeBldr]

I'm thinking a totally different window.
That's definitely too close to the roofing.
How about a functional Oct-

 

[hockey88fan]

Doesn't take all that much time to narrow the window opening, I would definitely narrow it, that's gonna be a problem that close to the roof line.

 

[bmwjerry]

Well, good news, the builder will just replace it with a smaller window.
The existing is 42" wide, and 30' or 32" (same height) should give enough clearance. He is to call me with what he can get but didn't think it would be a problem.
This way he won't have to change the header, just block it out and it should be fine.
Thanks to all who responded, much appreciated! I plan to post more pictures of the project soon.

 

[NUTTSGT]

We'll be waiting on the pics.

 

[64dragnwagon]

I'm thinking a totally different window.
That's definitely too close to the roofing.
How about a functional Oct-

This window would look better also. The recatange window looks odd and out of place where you have it.

 

[cvorkian]

Leave it as is.... BUT...

Use PVC trim. Flash welll, and caulk the **** out of it... GOOD stuff, not the HD special.

 

[bmwjerry]

great suggestions/comments all.
We talked about an octagon, that is still a possibility,although that would likely require some additional framing. ($$'s too)
Talking to the builder tomorrow about options-- he's pretty flexible. The easiest fix (would require minimal additional framing, would be a narrower window.
This side faces the alley, so cosmetically it's not as critical, just wanted some side ventilation and to be able to look down the alley.
My son, who brought this to my attention(he's a professional handyman) feels the caulking is not a good long term solution, water eventually will find its way in, and not the way to go. In this case I didn't order that specific window-- I brought it up after the shed was started, and the builder had these windows in their shop and brought them out and the carpenters went ahead and installed them. So it's really on them to take care of it-- it would be different if I had signed off on these in the initial design.