ᐅ Bathtub in front of window – What is the recommended sill height?
Created on: 5 Jan 2017 17:42
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Faydie
Hello!
We have a timber frame shell construction (including windows and screed) completed.
The bathtub should be positioned in front of the window, which is 150 cm (59 inches) wide and 148 cm (58 inches) high, so that the top edge of the bathtub is level with the tiled window reveal. The tile thickness is 12 mm (0.5 inches). So far, so good. But:
The original architect’s plan specified a window sill height of 39 cm (15 inches). During the material selection meeting, we were told this was far too low and advised to go with 60 cm (24 inches). That was agreed on and the window was installed with a sill height of 64.5 cm (25 inches). Currently, the height from the screed to the window sill is 66 cm (26 inches). This will not change after tiling. This is much too high for the bathtub...
Since this was the company’s mistake, we will insist that the window be lowered (a kitchen window is being lowered due to a similar error as well).
However, what is the correct height? I would appreciate suggestions measured as "height from screed to window sill."
The bathtub is a Kaldewei Asymmetric Duo.
Note: The concealed wall faucet has already been installed. I’m not sure of the exact height, but it is relatively high...
Thank you and best regards
Faydie
We have a timber frame shell construction (including windows and screed) completed.
The bathtub should be positioned in front of the window, which is 150 cm (59 inches) wide and 148 cm (58 inches) high, so that the top edge of the bathtub is level with the tiled window reveal. The tile thickness is 12 mm (0.5 inches). So far, so good. But:
The original architect’s plan specified a window sill height of 39 cm (15 inches). During the material selection meeting, we were told this was far too low and advised to go with 60 cm (24 inches). That was agreed on and the window was installed with a sill height of 64.5 cm (25 inches). Currently, the height from the screed to the window sill is 66 cm (26 inches). This will not change after tiling. This is much too high for the bathtub...
Since this was the company’s mistake, we will insist that the window be lowered (a kitchen window is being lowered due to a similar error as well).
However, what is the correct height? I would appreciate suggestions measured as "height from screed to window sill."
The bathtub is a Kaldewei Asymmetric Duo.
Note: The concealed wall faucet has already been installed. I’m not sure of the exact height, but it is relatively high...
Thank you and best regards
Faydie
In most countries, the standard height for railings is around 90cm (35 inches), in my opinion. In addition, the height of the bathtub must be considered. If there is a wide tub rim in front of the window, it also counts towards the height, similar to a seat at a floor-to-ceiling window.
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