ᐅ Window Dimensions / Tilt-and-Turn Windows / Casement Windows
Created on: 14 Oct 2012 21:46
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siebertHello,
the following problem:
For our house, narrow windows were planned (H = 60cm (24 inches), W = 240cm (94 inches)) with a single sash.
Now it has become clear that this is not possible with triple-glazed windows/reinforced with steel.
Are there systems or options to install windows in these dimensions that can be rotated/tilted for cleaning purposes?
Or do we really have to switch to double sashes, although I do not like that from an aesthetic point of view :-(
the following problem:
For our house, narrow windows were planned (H = 60cm (24 inches), W = 240cm (94 inches)) with a single sash.
Now it has become clear that this is not possible with triple-glazed windows/reinforced with steel.
Are there systems or options to install windows in these dimensions that can be rotated/tilted for cleaning purposes?
Or do we really have to switch to double sashes, although I do not like that from an aesthetic point of view :-(
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Bauexperte15 Oct 2012 09:21Hello,
It seems a salesperson tried to play architect again. A continuous horizontal window (CHW) of this size is not practical to open with a single sash; being triple-glazed, it would also be too heavy.
If you have space for a CHW of this size, you also have space for two CHWs within the total width of the originally planned window including the wall structure: 2 x 0.60 x 1.00 m (2 x 24 x 39 inches). This would fulfill your wish for tilt-and-turn functionality, would not significantly affect the appearance, and the weight would no longer be an issue.
Kind regards
siebert schrieb:
For our house, narrow windows (H = 60cm (24 inches), W = 240cm (94 inches)) were planned (single sash).
Now it has become clear that this is not possible with triple-glazed windows/reinforced with steel.
It seems a salesperson tried to play architect again. A continuous horizontal window (CHW) of this size is not practical to open with a single sash; being triple-glazed, it would also be too heavy.
If you have space for a CHW of this size, you also have space for two CHWs within the total width of the originally planned window including the wall structure: 2 x 0.60 x 1.00 m (2 x 24 x 39 inches). This would fulfill your wish for tilt-and-turn functionality, would not significantly affect the appearance, and the weight would no longer be an issue.
Kind regards
Regarding the issue of making the windows smaller, we received the response from the site manager: "Mr. XY does not want that."
Since the windows were planned as tilt-only windows (removable for cleaning) rather than turn-and-tilt windows, a technician confirmed that the planned dimensions are possible (just not with steel-reinforced windows, but for example by using fiber composite materials such as RAU-FIBRO).
Our building specification only states: plastic windows with triple glazing.
In the construction drawings (not dimensioned, but at a scale of 1:100 and also attached to the contract / signed by all parties), the windows are shown with the specified dimensions.
The developer has already changed the windows to two-leaf windows in one of the houses without consultation.
Does it make sense to consult a lawyer about this? In my opinion, the signed plans should be binding, right?
The developer’s response regarding the contract wording — "Changes that are equivalent or technically necessary, and changes required by authorities, are reserved" — does not really convince me either.
Since we added an extra clause (only after prior consultation; and the notary also pointed out that these must be reasonable...), and we also found court rulings that declared this contract clause invalid.
Since the windows were planned as tilt-only windows (removable for cleaning) rather than turn-and-tilt windows, a technician confirmed that the planned dimensions are possible (just not with steel-reinforced windows, but for example by using fiber composite materials such as RAU-FIBRO).
Our building specification only states: plastic windows with triple glazing.
In the construction drawings (not dimensioned, but at a scale of 1:100 and also attached to the contract / signed by all parties), the windows are shown with the specified dimensions.
The developer has already changed the windows to two-leaf windows in one of the houses without consultation.
Does it make sense to consult a lawyer about this? In my opinion, the signed plans should be binding, right?
The developer’s response regarding the contract wording — "Changes that are equivalent or technically necessary, and changes required by authorities, are reserved" — does not really convince me either.
Since we added an extra clause (only after prior consultation; and the notary also pointed out that these must be reasonable...), and we also found court rulings that declared this contract clause invalid.
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