ᐅ What fall protection is recommended for floor-to-ceiling windows? Advantages/Disadvantages
Created on: 17 Dec 2019 07:20
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Subwkloofer
Hello,
we are currently quite unsure about the fall protection for our floor-to-ceiling windows. Originally, windows with built-in separation and fixed glazing at the sill height were planned. However, my wife recently became enthusiastic about a modern French balcony.
The enthusiasm cooled down noticeably once we saw the high price of the stainless steel railings. Now we are facing a dilemma.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the two options?
What would be the approximate additional cost for the lower fixed glazing compared to the French balcony?
we are currently quite unsure about the fall protection for our floor-to-ceiling windows. Originally, windows with built-in separation and fixed glazing at the sill height were planned. However, my wife recently became enthusiastic about a modern French balcony.
The enthusiasm cooled down noticeably once we saw the high price of the stainless steel railings. Now we are facing a dilemma.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the two options?
What would be the approximate additional cost for the lower fixed glazing compared to the French balcony?
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Piotr198128 Dec 2019 23:18Mycraft schrieb:
We have lower window panels on the upper floor (about one-third of the height). The reasons are exactly the same. The safety guard that we found visually appealing was very expensive. Galvanized grilles were not an option.
That’s how the lower panels came into play. The price was neutral since the grilles were no longer needed. Another advantage: the fixed glazing was then naturally executed as laminated safety glass (VSG(P4)) according to DIN 18008.
This results in a look without obstructive grilles. There is a white band running around, which does not affect the appearance at all.
Cleaning can be done from the outside using a ladder. This is not an issue. Opening the windows for ventilation is unnecessary if you have a controlled residential ventilation system, as the OP plans. Hi Mycraft,
How can I imagine this? Is there maybe a photo? We are facing the same decision.
Kind regards
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Piotr198129 Dec 2019 11:21Mycraft schrieb:
I don’t have a picture of the house on hand, but here are the three common types. The one on the far right is what I described:
Here are a few more examples:
Great!!!
Super helpful.
Thank you!