Hello,
unfortunately, there were many planning inconsistencies with our floor-to-ceiling windows, so almost everything had to be changed.
Now, the windows are supposed to be installed flush with the exterior wall surface. It was agreed to install fall protection mounted on the inside of the window reveal.
This means, however, that it can only be anchored laterally in the external wall insulation system (EWIS / EIFS) and no longer in the masonry. Is this a common practice?
In most places, there will be a metal grille; on two windows, a glass pane is planned, which I think will be significantly heavier.
I also would not rule out that children might stand on the lower bar of the grille when the window is open.
Can someone tell me how this is usually done?
unfortunately, there were many planning inconsistencies with our floor-to-ceiling windows, so almost everything had to be changed.
Now, the windows are supposed to be installed flush with the exterior wall surface. It was agreed to install fall protection mounted on the inside of the window reveal.
This means, however, that it can only be anchored laterally in the external wall insulation system (EWIS / EIFS) and no longer in the masonry. Is this a common practice?
In most places, there will be a metal grille; on two windows, a glass pane is planned, which I think will be significantly heavier.
I also would not rule out that children might stand on the lower bar of the grille when the window is open.
Can someone tell me how this is usually done?
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xMisterDx11 Mar 2023 11:46I had to think about that too. He doesn’t mean inside the reveal, but rather screwed into the reveal from the outside. If the window is flush with the masonry, there’s still 15cm (6 inches) of insulation plus plaster, which also creates a substantial reveal on the outside.
Do not install the fall protection inside the reveal; instead, attach it directly to the masonry from the front. Problem solved.
Do not install the fall protection inside the reveal; instead, attach it directly to the masonry from the front. Problem solved.
@xMisterDx, this problem is not solved this way because if you use metal fall protection, you will create a cold bridge on the masonry. I don’t think solutions like the ones implemented here are available for free.
Bausparfuchs, the (window) reveal is also the area where the external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) is located.
Bausparfuchs, the (window) reveal is also the area where the external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) is located.
Are you building with GÜ? Ask to see the detailed drawing; something like that should actually be visible there.
Kids climb on it, whether it’s metal or glass. In my opinion, it’s more important to have windows that can be locked. If a controlled ventilation system is installed, you’ll rarely need to open the windows anyway.
Kids climb on it, whether it’s metal or glass. In my opinion, it’s more important to have windows that can be locked. If a controlled ventilation system is installed, you’ll rarely need to open the windows anyway.
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xMisterDx11 Mar 2023 15:47Yes, that’s what I would say if I worked for Dosteba. How do you securely attach a canopy or an awning to the ETICS (external thermal insulation composite system)? With air hooks from Siemens?
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xMisterDx11 Mar 2023 20:47Stephan— schrieb:
Are you building with structural glazing? You should ask to see the detailed drawings—something like that should be visible there.
Children climb on surfaces, whether metal or glass. In my opinion, it is more important to have lockable windows. If you have a controlled mechanical ventilation system installed, windows are usually only opened very rarely anyway. Children also touch electrical outlets or run red lights. Maybe it’s better to explain to children not to do certain things rather than covering every outlet and installing automatic barriers at every traffic light.
Children should be raised to become responsible, intelligent citizens—not as "animals" who follow instinct and need to be "confined" by technological measures.
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