Hello everyone,
We are in the early stages of planning our house and are currently visiting various model home exhibitions.
We saw a house featuring a window wall about 4 meters (13 feet) wide spanning two floors, which definitely looked very impressive visually. The windows were divided into sections measuring 2 by 2 meters (6.5 by 6.5 feet) each, with two elements stacked vertically.
My online research showed that window costs are not as high as I expected
Of course, installation costs are extra.
Is it easy to combine multiple units like this? In this case, four pieces of 2 x 2 meters (6.5 x 6.5 feet)?
What other drawbacks might I be overlooking? I’m aware of insulation values and cleaning concerns.
Has anyone worked with panoramic windows like these and can share concrete cost examples?
Maybe it will just be a passing idea and we’ll move on from it in a week.
Thanks in advance!
We are in the early stages of planning our house and are currently visiting various model home exhibitions.
We saw a house featuring a window wall about 4 meters (13 feet) wide spanning two floors, which definitely looked very impressive visually. The windows were divided into sections measuring 2 by 2 meters (6.5 by 6.5 feet) each, with two elements stacked vertically.
My online research showed that window costs are not as high as I expected
- Fixed uPVC window – 300 x 260 cm (10 x 8.5 feet) – 750 EUR
Of course, installation costs are extra.
Is it easy to combine multiple units like this? In this case, four pieces of 2 x 2 meters (6.5 x 6.5 feet)?
What other drawbacks might I be overlooking? I’m aware of insulation values and cleaning concerns.
Has anyone worked with panoramic windows like these and can share concrete cost examples?
Maybe it will just be a passing idea and we’ll move on from it in a week.
Thanks in advance!
((Andreas)) schrieb:
What do you think, how much would a window like this cost (rough estimate)?
The size of each window should be about W x H 2 x 3 m (6.6 x 9.8 ft).
I understand that something like this facing south is only feasible with blinds. The roof overhang won’t help much with a two-story building in summer...
Giving a rough estimate here is very difficult because the entire structural engineering needs to be adjusted. Also, the house itself must be suited for this. It only really makes sense if there is a gallery or staircase behind it, since with an intermediate ceiling it would not only look odd but also pose structural challenges again. However, if you really want a ballpark figure, I’d estimate around €15,000. Of course, costs can go much higher.
sven.conzi23 Feb 2018 17:3486bibo schrieb:
It’s difficult to give a precise figure here since the entire structural engineering must be adjusted. Additionally, the house design itself must accommodate the changes. This kind of modification only makes sense if you have a gallery or staircase in that area; with an intermediate ceiling, it not only looks odd but also becomes structurally challenging. However, if you insist on a rough estimate, I would say approximately €15,000 (about $16,000). Of course, costs can rise significantly beyond that.The choice of burglary resistance level (RC 2 with P4A, RC2n) is certainly also an important factor.(
((andreas))23 Feb 2018 18:05hanse987 schrieb:
The problem nowadays is the often very small building plots, sometimes only the size of a towel. I think you need a large garden for such glazing.We have just under 800 m² (8600 sq ft) and about 3 km (1.9 miles) of fields and meadows to the west. That’s why a window like that appeals to me.
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((andreas))23 Feb 2018 20:02Maria16 schrieb:
Do you still find it appealing if the next housing development is built to the west in 10 years? That risk definitely exists, of course. However, the town can still expand in all directions; I consider the likelihood to be low.
This is simply a matter of mentality.
Here in North Rhine-Westphalia, everyone closes their roller shutters at sunset. The house is locked and barred.
But why?
There have been forum threads about alarm systems. They were about wives needing video intercom systems because they don’t dare to open the door. There are also quite a few people here who install security glass.
In the end, everyone has to decide for themselves.
I also think panoramic glass is cool. I don’t believe it’s that expensive because the format itself isn’t unusual; there’s just a coupling element in between. The additional cost, at least for horizontal coupling, is hardly worth mentioning.
Besides, it’s perfectly possible to have a suspended ceiling in between—the coupling or cover strip just needs to be chosen accordingly wider.
Here in North Rhine-Westphalia, everyone closes their roller shutters at sunset. The house is locked and barred.
But why?
There have been forum threads about alarm systems. They were about wives needing video intercom systems because they don’t dare to open the door. There are also quite a few people here who install security glass.
In the end, everyone has to decide for themselves.
I also think panoramic glass is cool. I don’t believe it’s that expensive because the format itself isn’t unusual; there’s just a coupling element in between. The additional cost, at least for horizontal coupling, is hardly worth mentioning.
Besides, it’s perfectly possible to have a suspended ceiling in between—the coupling or cover strip just needs to be chosen accordingly wider.