ᐅ Which drainage channel is suitable for floor-to-ceiling windows?
Created on: 17 Jan 2021 14:38
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PamikoHello,
both our construction manager and our site supervisor have pointed out that drainage channels must be installed in front of floor-to-ceiling windows used as exits, according to a DIN standard (I assume 18195).
In our case, this affects two double doors (each about 2m (6.5 ft) wide). Part of the terrace will be adjacent to these from the outside. The surface will be wood or WPC and level with the windows.
Our landscaping contractor cannot assist with this since he has never installed such drainage channels and, in his opinion, does not consider them necessary.
I have started researching but am unsure which channels would be suitable here.
I found wood decking channels from ACO, but I don’t understand how the drainage works with these.
On Amazon, I also found the "Rinnenset V2A superflat," which looks good aesthetically. Here, the drainage is through a spout at the bottom, but I am not sure if there will be enough space for a DN50 elbow afterwards.
I would be interested to know who has drainage channels installed in front of their floor-to-ceiling elements and which models they have chosen.
both our construction manager and our site supervisor have pointed out that drainage channels must be installed in front of floor-to-ceiling windows used as exits, according to a DIN standard (I assume 18195).
In our case, this affects two double doors (each about 2m (6.5 ft) wide). Part of the terrace will be adjacent to these from the outside. The surface will be wood or WPC and level with the windows.
Our landscaping contractor cannot assist with this since he has never installed such drainage channels and, in his opinion, does not consider them necessary.
I have started researching but am unsure which channels would be suitable here.
I found wood decking channels from ACO, but I don’t understand how the drainage works with these.
On Amazon, I also found the "Rinnenset V2A superflat," which looks good aesthetically. Here, the drainage is through a spout at the bottom, but I am not sure if there will be enough space for a DN50 elbow afterwards.
I would be interested to know who has drainage channels installed in front of their floor-to-ceiling elements and which models they have chosen.
Strange, in our case this vertical section was not done at the windows but rather whenever paving was installed up to the facade/exterior plaster or some type of terrace covering/groundwork was to be done.
As they used to say back then, something like "If a window cannot handle splash water, it shouldn’t have been a window."
Are you sure the windows are what you mean, and not the facade and exterior plaster?
Or do you have threshold-free balcony doors?
As they used to say back then, something like "If a window cannot handle splash water, it shouldn’t have been a window."
Are you sure the windows are what you mean, and not the facade and exterior plaster?
Or do you have threshold-free balcony doors?
Yes, quite certain. I asked about it several times and both confirmed it.
I also had the impression that it is more theory than practice.
It is probably more about extreme cases like driving rain and similar conditions...
Maybe someone will still come forward who has heard about it or perhaps even implemented it themselves.
I also had the impression that it is more theory than practice.
It is probably more about extreme cases like driving rain and similar conditions...
Maybe someone will still come forward who has heard about it or perhaps even implemented it themselves.
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nordanney17 Jan 2021 15:49A gutter is theoretical; no gutter is practical experience. Save the money and treat yourself to something nice. Plus, enjoy a more attractive terrace without a gutter.
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