ᐅ Types of Windows: Single- or Double-Leaf, Which Widths – Experiences?
Created on: 18 Jan 2016 21:21
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Jorobel
Hello,
which type of windows have you chosen for your houses?
Single casement? Double casement?
What widths and heights?
Double casement with or without a mullion?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of these windows?
Our house will be an urban villa with external dimensions of 10.72 x 8.62 meters (35.2 x 28.3 feet). Which windows would you recommend for that? From an aesthetic point of view, we prefer double casement windows. But what is more practical?
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
which type of windows have you chosen for your houses?
Single casement? Double casement?
What widths and heights?
Double casement with or without a mullion?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of these windows?
Our house will be an urban villa with external dimensions of 10.72 x 8.62 meters (35.2 x 28.3 feet). Which windows would you recommend for that? From an aesthetic point of view, we prefer double casement windows. But what is more practical?
Thanks in advance for your opinions.
I have been following the discussion closely over the past few days. Thank you very much for the opinions and comments! We will probably now plan for two windows with a sill height of 40 cm (16 inches) and a fixed section in the children's rooms ☺
What about the window height in your homes? Our rooms will have a ceiling height of 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in). What would be the ideal window height in such spaces?
What about the window height in your homes? Our rooms will have a ceiling height of 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in). What would be the ideal window height in such spaces?
With roller shutters, the height is clearly defined. On the upper floor, increasing the floor-to-ceiling height is also worth considering (otherwise the windows might appear quite low).
As mentioned before, having a fixed part of 50cm (20 inches) plus a 40cm (16 inches) window is basically not allowed. Anyone can step onto the windowsill, and 40cm (16 inches) is simply too low. It doesn’t matter whether the lower section can be locked or not. Imagine a 40cm (16 inches) high barrier and consider how well it actually protects against falling...
As mentioned before, having a fixed part of 50cm (20 inches) plus a 40cm (16 inches) window is basically not allowed. Anyone can step onto the windowsill, and 40cm (16 inches) is simply too low. It doesn’t matter whether the lower section can be locked or not. Imagine a 40cm (16 inches) high barrier and consider how well it actually protects against falling...
I can understand Payday, but I think the idea is that it is fixed at the bottom and closed at the top. That way, no one can fall out.
We at least have this kind of "two-part design" and are happy with it. Our two-and-a-half-year-old has been climbing onto the bench for about a year now, standing on it and looking out (even though they could reach from the floor). I believe children should not be underestimated.
However, I don’t like the metal bars on the outside that other solutions would require.
We at least have this kind of "two-part design" and are happy with it. Our two-and-a-half-year-old has been climbing onto the bench for about a year now, standing on it and looking out (even though they could reach from the floor). I believe children should not be underestimated.
However, I don’t like the metal bars on the outside that other solutions would require.
Saruss schrieb:
I can understand Payday, but I think the idea is that the bottom part is fixed, and the top is closed off. This way, no one can fall out.
We at least have this kind of "two-part" window and are happy with it. By the way, our two-and-a-half-year-old has been climbing onto the bench and standing on it to look outside for a year now (even though she could reach from the floor). I think children should not be underestimated.
However, I don’t like the bars on the outside that some other solutions require.
Now, try opening the top part of that split window properly and leave your daughter alone in the room. Would you do that? If not, then the safety is clearly inadequate!
You don’t even have to be especially agile as a child. This kind of guardrail isn’t really designed for adults anyway, who can also fall from heights over 90cm (35 inches).
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