ᐅ Alternative to Corner Windows – Experiences, Photos, and More
Created on: 22 Apr 2021 20:07
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Andiii_07
Hello everyone,
We are currently planning our new build with an expected construction start at the beginning of August.
In the initial meeting with the window installer, they advised against a classic plastic corner window. Instead, they recommend two separate windows with a brick pillar at the corner. For your information, the window in this area will be equipped with roller shutters.
Our masonry is planned with 42.5cm (17 inches) bricks.
Does the brick pillar then also need to be 42.5 x 42.5cm (17 x 17 inches), or can it be smaller, for example 30 x 30cm (12 x 12 inches)?
We intend to have the brick pillar in anthracite color to replicate the look of a corner window.
Has anyone had experience with this approach?
Attached is a photo from Google Images showing the desired result.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Andi
We are currently planning our new build with an expected construction start at the beginning of August.
In the initial meeting with the window installer, they advised against a classic plastic corner window. Instead, they recommend two separate windows with a brick pillar at the corner. For your information, the window in this area will be equipped with roller shutters.
Our masonry is planned with 42.5cm (17 inches) bricks.
Does the brick pillar then also need to be 42.5 x 42.5cm (17 x 17 inches), or can it be smaller, for example 30 x 30cm (12 x 12 inches)?
We intend to have the brick pillar in anthracite color to replicate the look of a corner window.
Has anyone had experience with this approach?
Attached is a photo from Google Images showing the desired result.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Andi
Andiii_07 schrieb:
Hello everyone,
We are currently planning our new build, with construction expected to start in early August.
During our first meeting with the window installer, they advised against using a traditional plastic corner window. Instead, they recommended two separate windows with a masonry brick column at the corner. For your information, the windows in this area will be equipped with roller shutters.
Our masonry is planned with 42.5cm (17 inches) bricks.
Does the brick column also need to be 42.5 x 42.5cm (17 x 17 inches), or can it be smaller, perhaps 30 x 30cm (12 x 12 inches)?
We are considering having the brick column in anthracite color to replicate the look of a corner window.
Has anyone had experience with this approach?
Attached is a photo from Google Images showing the desired result.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Andi Andiii_07 schrieb:
Hello everyone,
We are currently planning our new build, with construction expected to start in early August.
During our first meeting with the window installer, they advised against using a traditional plastic corner window. Instead, they recommended two separate windows with a masonry brick column at the corner. For your information, the windows in this area will be equipped with roller shutters.
Our masonry is planned with 42.5cm (17 inches) bricks.
Does the brick column also need to be 42.5 x 42.5cm (17 x 17 inches), or can it be smaller, perhaps 30 x 30cm (12 x 12 inches)?
We are considering having the brick column in anthracite color to replicate the look of a corner window.
Has anyone had experience with this approach?
Attached is a photo from Google Images showing the desired result.
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Andi Hello Andi,
We are currently facing the exact same question about the windows. So I’m curious—why did the window installer advise against the traditional plastic corner window solution? I have similar concerns and would feel more comfortable with a masonry corner instead. However, I’m bothered by the fact that in this case the window sill wouldn’t run around the corner. How did you finally decide, and are you happy with the result? Perhaps you could upload a photo?
Good luck,
Michaela