ᐅ Advantages and disadvantages of a circular window?

Hello dear building community!

I’m very glad to have found this forum.
We are starting to build this year and are currently waiting to submit the building permit / planning permission application.

Now to my question. I would like to have a porthole window in our bathroom. It doesn’t need to be operable since we also have a balcony door (without an actual balcony) in the room for ventilation.
We are building a solid masonry house, with a knee wall of 2 meters (6.6 feet), so the porthole window would not be affected by the roof slope.

I would like to hear your concerns, suggestions, and experiences regarding a porthole window, without revealing in advance what our builder advised us.

I look forward to your replies!

Best regards,
Jenny

Useless, but stylish. 😉

Best regards
Dirk Grafe

Thanks, Dirk. Yes, I see it the same way 😉
I want it just for the appearance.
Does anyone have experience with the seals or any issues related to them?

Hello,

I can’t offer you any experience with this, but I would reconsider whether it should actually be possible to open it.

If you can’t easily reach the porthole window from the outside, it should at least be openable for cleaning.

It definitely looks stylish! 🙂

Best regards,

Dirk

Dirk Grafe schrieb:
Useless, but stylish. 😉

Best regards
Dirk Grafe

Bring it on 😎

We have a circular window that can be opened in the gable of the converted attic. It has a wooden frame with double glazing. Installed about 8 years ago. The windowsill was custom-made by the carpenter. The window does not cause any problems. However, it does not lock in a specific open position. Because of this, it can swing fully open or shut in a draft. You definitely shouldn’t have your fingers near it...

Best regards,
Michael