ᐅ Windows & Window Sizes: What to Choose? Double-Hung or Casement Windows?
Created on: 18 Apr 2018 15:07
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Hello,
for our bungalow, we have partially planned three windows measuring 138.5cm by 126cm (55 inches by 50 inches) in height, and one window 138.5cm by 76cm (55 inches by 30 inches) in height. Given this width, would it make sense to use double casement windows? Do such windows even exist?
Since we have not planned for a mechanical ventilation system, we will be ventilating frequently. With ventilation, relatively wide single casement windows will open fully into the room, which I find disruptive. Over time, this could also cause sagging due to the weight and long lever action. Additionally, if there is a flower vase or other items on the windowsill, they must be completely cleared away when ventilating. With double casement windows, on the other hand, you can simply slide one side open to the side.
Thanks for your advice
for our bungalow, we have partially planned three windows measuring 138.5cm by 126cm (55 inches by 50 inches) in height, and one window 138.5cm by 76cm (55 inches by 30 inches) in height. Given this width, would it make sense to use double casement windows? Do such windows even exist?
Since we have not planned for a mechanical ventilation system, we will be ventilating frequently. With ventilation, relatively wide single casement windows will open fully into the room, which I find disruptive. Over time, this could also cause sagging due to the weight and long lever action. Additionally, if there is a flower vase or other items on the windowsill, they must be completely cleared away when ventilating. With double casement windows, on the other hand, you can simply slide one side open to the side.
Thanks for your advice
Hello everyone,
I also think option 01 is the best solution so far. Today I combined some ideas: the windows for Child 2, the study, and the bathroom are 151 cm (60 inches) and double-leaf. The toilet window has the same sill height as the bathroom, and instead of 63.5 cm (25 inches), I made it 76 cm (30 inches), which is roughly half the size of the bathroom window. Personally, I think this looks quite good.
What do you think?
I also think option 01 is the best solution so far. Today I combined some ideas: the windows for Child 2, the study, and the bathroom are 151 cm (60 inches) and double-leaf. The toilet window has the same sill height as the bathroom, and instead of 63.5 cm (25 inches), I made it 76 cm (30 inches), which is roughly half the size of the bathroom window. Personally, I think this looks quite good.
I wouldn’t make the window (guest WC) next to the front door so small and square; instead, I would align it with the sill height of the other larger windows. After all, the purpose of such a window is to let enough light into the room. Our guest WC window measures 1m x 1.38m (3 ft 3 in x 4 ft 6 in), and it is nicely bright.
Best regards
Sabine
Best regards
Sabine
zizzi schrieb:
and I personally don’t find that bad at all. Yes, that’s one way to create uniformity, and I also like the result. I would use mullions for the bathroom window and French casement windows for the living areas, so they can be opened as a single sash (which would be important if they need to serve as emergency exits).
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@Curly, you are right, it would be even more harmonious if the distance between the bathroom window and the entrance door were larger. However, this is probably not possible due to the interior layout. I need to discuss this with the builder on Monday.
@11ant, that is also a good idea.
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@11ant, that is also a good idea.
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zizzi schrieb:
It would be even more harmonious if the distance between the bathroom window and the entrance door were larger. For the next house, you can still win an architecture award, but this one is nice enough for living with the family. By the way, the rhythm should roughly be right up to the middle of the side section.
So just leave it as it is.
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