ᐅ Large Window Front – Privacy and Sun Protection

Created on: 24 Mar 2020 10:38
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stooobi
Hello,

At my house, which is currently under construction, there is a large window section on one side measuring approximately 3.30 meters (11 feet) wide and 5.50 meters (18 feet) high (according to the plans, see photo).

According to the thermal insulation requirements, some type of sun protection or privacy screen must be installed here as well. On the inside, there is no ceiling because it is a large gallery area. Do you have any suggestions on what kind of sun protection could be installed there? Roller shutters would be too large for the total area, a venetian blind would be too unstable and also too large in area? Zip screens could develop mold in damp conditions? I already thank you in advance.

Best regards

Ansicht Süd-West der Hausfassade mit Fensterfronten und Terrasse


Südwestliche Fassadenansicht eines modernen Hauses mit Holzverkleidung und großen Fenstern.
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stooobi
24 Mar 2020 15:42
face26 schrieb:

That’s why I asked. But if he wants privacy screens so the neighbor can’t see his plate after 4 p.m. in winter, then the risk of the roller shutters going up when it’s windy is definitely higher.

But you can still install pleated blinds or similar from the inside. I think I’ll look into the roller shutters again.
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stooobi
24 Mar 2020 15:43
Solveigh schrieb:

The facade isn’t that bad, does it have any offset?

The advantage of screens is their low installation height, meaning a smaller casing, and they are NOT vulnerable to wind. The light transmittance can be selected depending on the type of fabric. The downside is that they are more expensive and you can’t control the amount of light as precisely as with a venetian blind.
Ours are too new to have any experience with mold. However, one or two screens have creases; I hope it’s just an adjustment issue.

Do you want built-in casings or surface-mounted casings? Then you’ll need to hurry.

The windows have not been ordered yet. Therefore, a surface-mounted solution is possible. However, there is also enough space to install a built-in casing.
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Solveigh
24 Mar 2020 15:45
Internal sun/heat protection unfortunately does not work at all.

Yes, external sun protection combined with internal pleated blinds is of course also an option.

Did the architect prepare a detailed construction plan? Such important details are part of the construction planning!

A box for a roller shutter can ruin the entire facade. Installation boxes require careful planning and are certainly more expensive because of that.
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stooobi
24 Mar 2020 15:54
What comes to mind now is that if you replace the small windows in the middle with some kind of covering, you could probably install 2 or even 4 roller shutters—one set for the upper section and one for the lower section. If the roller shutter box for the lower windows is installed, can the upper windows then be installed directly above it?
face2624 Mar 2020 15:58
Yes, something like that can work, but then you won't have a continuous window front. If that is acceptable, I would prefer that option.
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stooobi
24 Mar 2020 16:00
Alessandro schrieb:

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Inspired by your window, I’m also curious about the house itself. Do you have any pictures you’d like to share with us?


Photos from earlier, but unfortunately not much can be made out...

Construction site: scaffolding around a masonry building, yellow protective foil, visible wooden components.


Construction site with blue scaffolding, unfinished brick walls, wooden frames, building foil