Hello,
we want to convert our attic into a living space and are now facing the decision of whether to install standard tilt windows or to build dormers right away. What experiences do you have with this? What is better, and how can I bring more light into the attic? Thanks for your help, this is not an easy decision!
we want to convert our attic into a living space and are now facing the decision of whether to install standard tilt windows or to build dormers right away. What experiences do you have with this? What is better, and how can I bring more light into the attic? Thanks for your help, this is not an easy decision!
Hello,
Dormer windows look nicer than tilt windows, but you need a building permit / planning permission for them. Tilt windows let more light into the room, which is an important factor not to be underestimated. Fewer windows are needed for this, whereas with dormers you have to install several to achieve sufficient brightness.
Dormer windows look nicer than tilt windows, but you need a building permit / planning permission for them. Tilt windows let more light into the room, which is an important factor not to be underestimated. Fewer windows are needed for this, whereas with dormers you have to install several to achieve sufficient brightness.
Hello,
I also don’t have dormers because you need a building permit / planning permission for them here. Besides, it’s true that dormers can make the roof area darker since less light comes in. They do look nicer, though, but the effort is quite significant because you have to build a small gable with all the necessary components.
I also don’t have dormers because you need a building permit / planning permission for them here. Besides, it’s true that dormers can make the roof area darker since less light comes in. They do look nicer, though, but the effort is quite significant because you have to build a small gable with all the necessary components.
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BauLine-121 Nov 2008 00:33That depends on where you want to install them—in Switzerland, Germany, or Austria? In Germany, for dormer windows of this size, you do not need a building permit or planning permission.
If you want more light, choose roof lounge windows.
If you want more light, choose roof lounge windows.
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Hello,
we want to convert our attic and are now facing the decision whether to install standard tilt windows or to build dormers right away. What experiences do you have with this, which is better, and how can I bring more light into the attic? Thanks for your help, it’s not an easy decision!
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Förster-126 Nov 2008 14:10Hello,
If the attic area is really going to be used as living space, I can clearly only recommend dormers. Of course, they are more expensive and more complicated to build. However, a dormer increases the living space somewhat, and the window can be better utilized because it also creates a window sill, for example, for plants.
A tilt window would be the cheaper, simpler option if the budget is tight. I would definitely choose dormers.
Best regards,
Förster
If the attic area is really going to be used as living space, I can clearly only recommend dormers. Of course, they are more expensive and more complicated to build. However, a dormer increases the living space somewhat, and the window can be better utilized because it also creates a window sill, for example, for plants.
A tilt window would be the cheaper, simpler option if the budget is tight. I would definitely choose dormers.
Best regards,
Förster
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