ᐅ Covering the bottom-hinged window (ventilation panel) – what solutions are recommended?
Created on: 28 Aug 2022 18:37
M
MaxMustaman92
Hello,
After doing some research, we are still completely unsure about what to do with our large room windows, which consist of two parts (top: a tilt-and-turn/awning window - bottom: a fixed window [= in the photos, the lawn can be seen through it]).
Our goal is to prevent a direct view from outside into the rooms and, ideally, also to reduce heat entering.
For this reason, we have already installed a pleated blind on the top window (simple because, with a tilt-and-turn window frame, the blind can be clamped at the top and bottom with mounting brackets).
Unfortunately, this is not possible with the lower fixed window. First, nothing can be clamped since it does not open. Second, the window frame on the inside at the glazing bead, where the silicone seal starts, is only 1 cm (0.4 inches) deep. So, a pleated blind with so-called tension rods cannot be mounted on the glazing bead either (it needs to be at least 1.5 cm (0.6 inches) deep).
As a temporary solution, we bought a rather unattractive window film with suction cups, but it keeps falling off (as shown in the photo below).
I wanted to ask if anyone has ideas on how we can solve the problem regarding privacy (and preferably heat reduction) now. Maybe someone has faced a similar challenge. Or what have you done with your fixed windows?
I appreciate any advice!
After doing some research, we are still completely unsure about what to do with our large room windows, which consist of two parts (top: a tilt-and-turn/awning window - bottom: a fixed window [= in the photos, the lawn can be seen through it]).
Our goal is to prevent a direct view from outside into the rooms and, ideally, also to reduce heat entering.
For this reason, we have already installed a pleated blind on the top window (simple because, with a tilt-and-turn window frame, the blind can be clamped at the top and bottom with mounting brackets).
Unfortunately, this is not possible with the lower fixed window. First, nothing can be clamped since it does not open. Second, the window frame on the inside at the glazing bead, where the silicone seal starts, is only 1 cm (0.4 inches) deep. So, a pleated blind with so-called tension rods cannot be mounted on the glazing bead either (it needs to be at least 1.5 cm (0.6 inches) deep).
As a temporary solution, we bought a rather unattractive window film with suction cups, but it keeps falling off (as shown in the photo below).
I wanted to ask if anyone has ideas on how we can solve the problem regarding privacy (and preferably heat reduction) now. Maybe someone has faced a similar challenge. Or what have you done with your fixed windows?
I appreciate any advice!
@MaxMustaman92
Here is probably the simplest solution to your question.
It is used in the bathroom. It has lasted for 2 years and I bought it on Amazon for about 16€ (16 USD). It is a waterproof membrane applied wet, which is then trimmed to fit. I think this is also what @Myrna_Loy meant.
In the guest toilet, there is a regular window next to the front door, which I ordered as satin-frosted glass during the selection process, so completely frosted glass. It cost around 100€ (100 USD). You could probably have done the same with the fixed element in the bathroom. But this way works too and was significantly cheaper.
Here is probably the simplest solution to your question.
It is used in the bathroom. It has lasted for 2 years and I bought it on Amazon for about 16€ (16 USD). It is a waterproof membrane applied wet, which is then trimmed to fit. I think this is also what @Myrna_Loy meant.
In the guest toilet, there is a regular window next to the front door, which I ordered as satin-frosted glass during the selection process, so completely frosted glass. It cost around 100€ (100 USD). You could probably have done the same with the fixed element in the bathroom. But this way works too and was significantly cheaper.
MaxMustaman92 schrieb:
Our goal is to prevent people from seeing directly into the rooms from outside and ideally to also block some of the heat.These films might provide some privacy, but they are always present. They can hardly serve as even a minor heat barrier. For heat protection, an exterior system would naturally be best. The next best option would then be solutions from the inside.Myrna_Loy schrieb:
Frosted window film? The type that you apply with water? I once used it on a fixed glass panel so I could place my desk in front of it. We have that here in the north, too. However, it doesn’t block heat. I would go for pleated blinds that slide from top to bottom. You can adjust them individually—either lower from the top or raise from the bottom. 🙂