ᐅ Floor-to-ceiling windows on the upper floor without a parapet or knee wall
Created on: 9 Jun 2021 19:27
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Reltaw2021
Hello everyone!
I have been following the forum for a while, but now I have some current questions that I haven’t found answers to yet, so I have become a more active member.
I would like to avoid using guard rails on the lower edge of floor-to-ceiling windows upstairs to eliminate the risk of falling from the window sill.
Therefore, I plan to implement the following alternative measures:
1. Use safety glass corresponding to category A *
2. Lockable with a key, with the key stored elsewhere
3. Visible indicators on the window such as blinds or frosted glass stickers
4. Restrict access by placing furniture or plants in front of the windows
Has anyone here already received official building approval for something like this?
I would also be willing to remove the window handles if it came down to it.
For those who haven’t figured it out yet—I’m not a fan of French balconies, transoms, or divided windows.
Perhaps someone has done something similar with windows that are basically fixed?
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Retlaw
* DIN 18008-4
I have been following the forum for a while, but now I have some current questions that I haven’t found answers to yet, so I have become a more active member.
I would like to avoid using guard rails on the lower edge of floor-to-ceiling windows upstairs to eliminate the risk of falling from the window sill.
Therefore, I plan to implement the following alternative measures:
1. Use safety glass corresponding to category A *
2. Lockable with a key, with the key stored elsewhere
3. Visible indicators on the window such as blinds or frosted glass stickers
4. Restrict access by placing furniture or plants in front of the windows
Has anyone here already received official building approval for something like this?
I would also be willing to remove the window handles if it came down to it.
For those who haven’t figured it out yet—I’m not a fan of French balconies, transoms, or divided windows.
Perhaps someone has done something similar with windows that are basically fixed?
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Retlaw
* DIN 18008-4
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AllThumbs11 Jun 2021 11:37i_b_n_a_n schrieb:
unfortunately cool! (word four and five)To be honest, I hardly focused on the windows themselves in the picture, but rather on the amazing view 😀
Solveigh schrieb:
Turn lock with key, laminated safety glass, single-family house; for the fixed exterior glazing, we have a window-cleaning robot that removes light dirt. And was this approved by the German building authority? 😉 Also, the robot cleans the glass, but probably not the window sill, right?
@K1300S This was even approved by the German building authority (Baden-Württemberg). From the very beginning, we have been transparent, providing detailed plans.
The window sills are cleaned twice a year by the window cleaner. How often do you clean your exterior window sills?
As mentioned before, and something we were fully aware of from the start, the robot is not designed to handle heavy dirt, but it is ideal for removing dust and rain spots on the outside of the glass.
The window sills are cleaned twice a year by the window cleaner. How often do you clean your exterior window sills?
As mentioned before, and something we were fully aware of from the start, the robot is not designed to handle heavy dirt, but it is ideal for removing dust and rain spots on the outside of the glass.
Solveigh schrieb:
The window sills are cleaned twice a year by the window cleaner. How often do you clean your exterior window sills? The window cleaner comes once a quarter, but although he usually does a good job, cleaning with an extension pole and cloth-covered scrubber is nowhere near as thorough as cleaning by hand – and only Inspector Gadget can do that. That’s why we make it easier for our future window cleaner in this regard.
Solveigh schrieb:
The window sills are cleaned twice a year by the window cleaner. How often do you clean your exterior window sills?Depending on the level of dirt, but more often than twice a year. Usually every two weeks from spring to autumn...