Hello dear forum members,
In the scope of work description of my GÜs, it states that windows up to a maximum size of 2 x 2.25 meters (7 x 7.4 feet) are included as standard. The number of windows does not matter, as long as the structural engineering allows it.
Setting aside the economic practicality of this rule, some questions have arisen during the planning phase:
It now looks like we will have a clear ceiling height of 2.7 meters (8.9 feet) (depending on cost calculations). The architect recommended opting for window heights of about 2.32 meters (7.6 feet).
1. Question: Does that really make such a big difference?
2. Question: What would be a reasonable surcharge for 4 floor-to-ceiling windows?
Thank you and best regards,
Tolentino
P.S.: If interested, here is the house planning thread; from the linked post onward it becomes interesting due to current updates.
In the scope of work description of my GÜs, it states that windows up to a maximum size of 2 x 2.25 meters (7 x 7.4 feet) are included as standard. The number of windows does not matter, as long as the structural engineering allows it.
Setting aside the economic practicality of this rule, some questions have arisen during the planning phase:
It now looks like we will have a clear ceiling height of 2.7 meters (8.9 feet) (depending on cost calculations). The architect recommended opting for window heights of about 2.32 meters (7.6 feet).
1. Question: Does that really make such a big difference?
2. Question: What would be a reasonable surcharge for 4 floor-to-ceiling windows?
Thank you and best regards,
Tolentino
P.S.: If interested, here is the house planning thread; from the linked post onward it becomes interesting due to current updates.
Tolentino schrieb:
Then he can hardly justify additional costs of 500 EUR per window for the windows being 7cm (3 inches) taller. He practiced that in front of the mirror, trying not to blush.
Tolentino schrieb:
From your post, I now conclude that the height is driven more by aesthetic reasons than by lighting requirements. Sort of – I just mean you shouldn’t think in terms of “glass area per cubic meter of room.” People often underestimate how much daylight is reflected (and consequently the shadow effect of the “upper sill height”). Try to understand your ceiling as a reflector (and keep it together with the lower window head if you don’t raise the lintel height).
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11ant schrieb:
Not exactly – I just mean you shouldn’t think in terms of “glass area per cubic meter of space.” People often underestimate how much daylight is reflected (and consequently the shading effect of the “upper sill height”). Try to see your ceiling as a reflector (and keep it together with the lower part if you don’t raise the lintel height).Okay, understood.
Regarding the additional costs, I can check what happens. Maybe it won’t be as bad as expected.
However, the 800 EUR per roller shutter really took me by surprise.
Tolentino schrieb:
The 800 EUR per roller shutter really blew me away.Additional cost compared to what – otherwise nothing in front of the windows at night? I don’t understand the point of a “do-it-with-someone-else” price here. A house without roller shutters on the ground floor is like a car without even a side mirror.
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11ant schrieb:
Extra cost compared to what – otherwise nothing in front of all the windows at night?
I don’t understand the point of having a “do-it-with-someone-else” price here. A house without shutters on the ground floor is like a car without even a side mirror.Yes, compared to nothing else.
I don’t know why that is the standard, probably so they can charge an additional fee for the shutters that are required anyway. I also don’t understand why they charge so much that you’re basically forced to choose the electronic version.
So this was not removed by me, and I definitely want shutters or, if affordable, external venetian blinds (at least on the ground floor).
I believe there is also a proportion between height and width that looks aesthetically pleasing. I wouldn’t make such tall windows too narrow—you have to consider that the frame takes up space from the actual glass area. Otherwise, it might feel like looking through arrow slits. However, I don’t see this as an issue with the mentioned widths of 1.60 m (5.25 ft) or 2 m (6.56 ft).
In my 2.70 m (8.86 ft) high ground floor, I have windows that are 2.20 m (7.22 ft) high, and they don’t look awkward.
Otherwise, in my opinion, the additional cost should be manageable. My window supplier said that at heights around 2.50 m (8.20 ft), the weight of the glass requires expensive custom solutions, but presumably, that’s not the case here yet.
In my 2.70 m (8.86 ft) high ground floor, I have windows that are 2.20 m (7.22 ft) high, and they don’t look awkward.
Otherwise, in my opinion, the additional cost should be manageable. My window supplier said that at heights around 2.50 m (8.20 ft), the weight of the glass requires expensive custom solutions, but presumably, that’s not the case here yet.
11ant schrieb:
... but it is also confusing and raises the question of which house (design post number) is being referred to.The current discussion status can be found here
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