ᐅ How should floor-to-ceiling windows be dimensioned in the floor plan?
Created on: 22 May 2016 16:34
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Ippebson
Hello everyone,
Regarding the above-mentioned topic, I’m a bit stuck at the moment. Reading through online sources has only confused me further. That’s why I’m hoping for some expert help here.
In the current version of our floor plan, the dimensions for a floor-to-ceiling window (patio door) show a width of 320 and a height of 246. The width is clear enough, but from which reference point is the height of 246 measured? The clear ceiling height is 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in), meaning from the top edge of the finished floor. How is the typical construction with a roller shutter box and lintel usually arranged in this case?
Best regards,
Ippebson
Regarding the above-mentioned topic, I’m a bit stuck at the moment. Reading through online sources has only confused me further. That’s why I’m hoping for some expert help here.
In the current version of our floor plan, the dimensions for a floor-to-ceiling window (patio door) show a width of 320 and a height of 246. The width is clear enough, but from which reference point is the height of 246 measured? The clear ceiling height is 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in), meaning from the top edge of the finished floor. How is the typical construction with a roller shutter box and lintel usually arranged in this case?
Best regards,
Ippebson
It could be that the measurement is taken from the top edge of the finished structural frame (OKRFB). Otherwise, there would be inconsistencies compared to the specified sill height of the other windows that are not floor-to-ceiling, which are measured from the top edge of the finished structural frame.
246 cm (97 inches) minus 20 cm (8 inches) floor construction results in a clear window opening height of 226 cm (89 inches). This leaves 24 cm (9.5 inches) for the roller shutter box and lintel up to the clear ceiling height of 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in).
However, this also means that the specified 246 cm (97 inches) excludes the roller shutter box.
Regards
246 cm (97 inches) minus 20 cm (8 inches) floor construction results in a clear window opening height of 226 cm (89 inches). This leaves 24 cm (9.5 inches) for the roller shutter box and lintel up to the clear ceiling height of 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in).
However, this also means that the specified 246 cm (97 inches) excludes the roller shutter box.
Regards
Hello.
You have a misconception:
The 246cm (97 inches) includes the roller shutter box, as it has to fit within the window opening. The remaining 24cm (9.5 inches) will be filled by the lintel. Roughly estimated, the window will then be about 206cm (81 inches) high plus approximately 20cm (8 inches) for the roller shutter box.
You have a misconception:
The 246cm (97 inches) includes the roller shutter box, as it has to fit within the window opening. The remaining 24cm (9.5 inches) will be filled by the lintel. Roughly estimated, the window will then be about 206cm (81 inches) high plus approximately 20cm (8 inches) for the roller shutter box.
So, now I’ll clarify things after consulting with the planner:
"...The measurement is always from the top edge of the window frame to the bottom edge of the support beam."
The window height of 206 cm (81 inches) works if the roller shutter box is installed above the window (a roller shutter box mounted on top of the window).
From your perspective, would a roller shutter box mounted in front of the window allow for a larger window area? 206 cm (81 inches) is not particularly tall. The wall is planned with 20 cm (8 inches) of sand-lime brick plus 16 cm (6 inches) of external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS).
Does anyone have experience with different types of roller shutter boxes, especially regarding their insulation values?
Best regards to everyone.
Ippebson
"...The measurement is always from the top edge of the window frame to the bottom edge of the support beam."
The window height of 206 cm (81 inches) works if the roller shutter box is installed above the window (a roller shutter box mounted on top of the window).
From your perspective, would a roller shutter box mounted in front of the window allow for a larger window area? 206 cm (81 inches) is not particularly tall. The wall is planned with 20 cm (8 inches) of sand-lime brick plus 16 cm (6 inches) of external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS).
Does anyone have experience with different types of roller shutter boxes, especially regarding their insulation values?
Best regards to everyone.
Ippebson
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