Does this need a window sill to work? My window sill is practically nonexistent (1 inch or 2 inch)
1494109
No you need to screw it to the top ...but it could be screwed to the window and close the window on top of the screws... The window will be open 1/8 of an inch
1494110
Absolutely needs a window sill to be supported. And even then the support brackets included are merely attached with cheap sticky Velcro. Not one of my five cats could sit on these perches, I have 10 month old kittens and fully grown large cats as well, the window perches fell off my wall every single day. And also ripped huge chunks of pain off my wall when they'd fall off. I would not recommend this product at all.
1962716
It comes with a plastic Slat sized for a standard window. You would need a piece of wood Or something to fill the remaining void.
692969
One of my windows does not allow much overhang. I drilled the braket in such a place where only the end cap is hanging over, less than 1 inch. You can arrange it with a lot of overhang as well. I love these, worked perfectly for all of my windows.
836593
LOL just raise your window insert screen pull out the sides so it fits snug close window as far as it will go down...thats it no tools needed...
2187993
You have to attach a block to the windowsill with 2-3 inch screws. I had to drill holes through my aluminum window frame and into the wood. When completed, the block was quite secure. In my case it doesn't interfere with the operation of the window, so I leave the block attached during the winter when I remove the air conditioner. The rest of the support assembly is easily removed. I hope that helps.
997987
I just installed it in a 21-inch window. it was very snug, with no room for the side panels, but it worked.
1952836
All of the windows used with this fan block it a little (~2-4inches). Haven't noticed any problems.
78384
Depends on the window. I can't fully close mine, but I can see where it would be possible. 2 hooks hang on the window sill, 2 supports rest on the wall, held inplace just by weight. Still its very sturdy. 2 cats sit on it very comfortably. Should work with 7 inch sill.
1407439
The Velcro should still work you will just need new adhesive. Get some heavy duty double stick tape for the back of the Velcro that mounts on the window sill. (I actually use short wide headed nails, 3 or 4, through the Velcro after I stick it down). I have 2 of these mounted in the window and I have 6 cats, 2 of which are almost 20 lbs so I want to make sure that they aren't going to come loose. Good luck on your move.
1921880
I just got new windows that narrowed the width of my sills, so my Maine Coon cat can no longer sit at the window. This looks like my perfect solution, but I have MARBLE sills. Will this work? Can it be screwed into the wall below the window?
1606415
Without seeing the total door I would say, Yes. If there is a gap at the bottom you'll need to shim the sill plate or get a product that will close the gap.
797242
Yes, I had mine done in less than 5". Instruction are basically the same for either type of sliding window. UPDATED 5/11/2015: This will work in a casement/crank-style window with a little ingenuity, please see my review on how others have fixed this problem.
1679432
The X-It ladder shown will not work without a window sill. They do sell a permanent wall mount that can be used on windows without a sill. That seems to mean that the ladder must be used on that window only though. Take a look at their website, here is what it says:"X-IT's grapple hook secures to the inside corner of the window sill. The load is transfered through the sill into the structure below the window, so a weak sill should not impact your X-IT Ladder. If you do not have a window sill use X-IT's permanent mount accessory".
338731
No. The unit measures 16" without any panels attached. I have 16" wide window frames, and the unit just BARELY fits. It's not going to fit in anything under 16" wide.
1348132
It should work. There needs to be room for a strip of velcro to hold it on the sill and there are braces to hold it from below and they are adjustable so it should work.
828888
You have to either use the hook and loop tape or screw it to your window sill. If you tried the former and it did not work and you do not want to do the latter, then you have wasted your money like I did. This is not a good product.
1151922
You need an opening of 15 1/4 inches X 23 3/4 inches, so no a opening of 14 X 19 1/2 will not work. I had to frame around the opening like you would for a window or a door. Some areas require a permit.