Hello everyone,
We are in the early stages of planning our house and are currently visiting various model home exhibitions.
We saw a house featuring a window wall about 4 meters (13 feet) wide spanning two floors, which definitely looked very impressive visually. The windows were divided into sections measuring 2 by 2 meters (6.5 by 6.5 feet) each, with two elements stacked vertically.
My online research showed that window costs are not as high as I expected
Of course, installation costs are extra.
Is it easy to combine multiple units like this? In this case, four pieces of 2 x 2 meters (6.5 x 6.5 feet)?
What other drawbacks might I be overlooking? I’m aware of insulation values and cleaning concerns.
Has anyone worked with panoramic windows like these and can share concrete cost examples?
Maybe it will just be a passing idea and we’ll move on from it in a week.
Thanks in advance!
We are in the early stages of planning our house and are currently visiting various model home exhibitions.
We saw a house featuring a window wall about 4 meters (13 feet) wide spanning two floors, which definitely looked very impressive visually. The windows were divided into sections measuring 2 by 2 meters (6.5 by 6.5 feet) each, with two elements stacked vertically.
My online research showed that window costs are not as high as I expected
- Fixed uPVC window – 300 x 260 cm (10 x 8.5 feet) – 750 EUR
Of course, installation costs are extra.
Is it easy to combine multiple units like this? In this case, four pieces of 2 x 2 meters (6.5 x 6.5 feet)?
What other drawbacks might I be overlooking? I’m aware of insulation values and cleaning concerns.
Has anyone worked with panoramic windows like these and can share concrete cost examples?
Maybe it will just be a passing idea and we’ll move on from it in a week.
Thanks in advance!
Since this fits well here: does anyone already have experience with the Cero windows from Solarlux?
Admittedly, they are a bit more expensive, but we really like them both in terms of appearance and functionality (no lift-and-slide mechanism, the window runs smoothly on a track, which also allows for very discreet hardware).
If anyone has actually installed these units, I would be very grateful for a review based on your experience.
Admittedly, they are a bit more expensive, but we really like them both in terms of appearance and functionality (no lift-and-slide mechanism, the window runs smoothly on a track, which also allows for very discreet hardware).
If anyone has actually installed these units, I would be very grateful for a review based on your experience.
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garfunkel22 Apr 2018 00:39Deliverer schrieb:
Real roller shutters can help reduce heat loss in winter. For summer sun exposure, I would focus on having a sufficient roof overhang. During the summer months, the sun is higher in the sky. With proper calculation, no direct sunlight should reach through the windows. In winter, it’s the opposite: you heat the whole house whenever the sun is out. Additionally, the amount of maintenance work is reduced with a good roof overhang.
Together, both can help balance out the disadvantages. It happens to be almost the same for me. Hardly any direct sunlight in summer and almost full sun exposure in winter.
I have used the roller shutters fewer than five times; you simply don’t need them.
PhiTh schrieb:
Hello,
In my parents’ house, we have a 15-year-old 30sqm (320 sq ft) conservatory with double glazing. I have never noticed any extreme radiant cold, nor have our guests ever commented on it... The glass used back then is not comparable to today’s. In my layman’s opinion, whether it’s triple or quintuple glazing is less important than the type of glass used (coated, uncoated, gas-filled...).
We are building ourselves with very large glass surfaces (>100sqm (1,080 sq ft)) and have previously visited several comparable houses designed by our architect... You shouldn’t skimp on the glass. The extra cost for better insulating glass units (Ug value) is definitely worth considering. But the frame is where the main issues arise. As mentioned, stability becomes more challenging with larger windows, although 3m x 2m (10 ft x 6.5 ft) is not that big yet. We found that for some windows, PVC wasn’t really an option, wood only worked with thicker profiles, and aluminum was the “best” choice. Pricing was actually the opposite.
Internet prices are not reliable; they are not comparable, as you don’t know the frame quality. When we renovated a condominium, we purchased “cheap” windows and quickly noticed the differences (ease of opening and closing, doors, and so on). In addition, there are many small parts and installation costs... Installation can be really expensive for large windows. For some of our windows, a crane and a tracked vehicle will definitely be necessary since the glass panels become too heavy to carry by hand at a certain size.
To give you a rough price comparison, the lowest offer we received for a 2.5m x 3m (8 ft x 10 ft) aluminum window including installation was around €4,000 + VAT. The most expensive option cost more than twice that amount. Hi, are there any photos of your windows here? I’d like to see them.
blaupuma schrieb:
Hi, are there any photos of your windows here? I would like to see themUnfortunately not. Since I have shared quite a bit about financing, income, and equity, I prefer not to reveal any personal details and generally do not upload pictures. I hope you understand. Besides, the windows have been ordered but not yet installed.
However, to add something regarding the topic "Panoramic windows – Are the window prices reasonable?" I searched for reference prices for a long time but didn’t really find much. Online prices without installation tend to differ significantly from actual prices. We have exclusively floor-to-ceiling windows and a lot of fixed glazing.
The lowest offered prices averaged approximately 900€/m² (about $90/sq ft) for pure aluminum and 500€/m² (about $45/sq ft) for pure wood (oak).
For example, a fixed glass window front (oak), dimensions: 6.5m x 2.5m (21 ft x 8 ft) total size, with a small opening sash including installation costs around €8,000 including VAT.
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