ᐅ Windows & Window Sizes: What to Choose? Double-Hung or Casement Windows?
Created on: 18 Apr 2018 15:07
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zizzi
Hello,
for our bungalow, we have partially planned three windows measuring 138.5cm by 126cm (55 inches by 50 inches) in height, and one window 138.5cm by 76cm (55 inches by 30 inches) in height. Given this width, would it make sense to use double casement windows? Do such windows even exist?
Since we have not planned for a mechanical ventilation system, we will be ventilating frequently. With ventilation, relatively wide single casement windows will open fully into the room, which I find disruptive. Over time, this could also cause sagging due to the weight and long lever action. Additionally, if there is a flower vase or other items on the windowsill, they must be completely cleared away when ventilating. With double casement windows, on the other hand, you can simply slide one side open to the side.
Thanks for your advice
for our bungalow, we have partially planned three windows measuring 138.5cm by 126cm (55 inches by 50 inches) in height, and one window 138.5cm by 76cm (55 inches by 30 inches) in height. Given this width, would it make sense to use double casement windows? Do such windows even exist?
Since we have not planned for a mechanical ventilation system, we will be ventilating frequently. With ventilation, relatively wide single casement windows will open fully into the room, which I find disruptive. Over time, this could also cause sagging due to the weight and long lever action. Additionally, if there is a flower vase or other items on the windowsill, they must be completely cleared away when ventilating. With double casement windows, on the other hand, you can simply slide one side open to the side.
Thanks for your advice
zizzi schrieb:
Maybe with this width, one should consider double casement windows? Dimension-wise, that’s about the limit.
hemali2003 schrieb:
In the middle, about 25cm (10 inches) of glass area is lost. For me, it’s not quite eighteen centimeters (7 inches) – with the mullion (even less with a French casement).
Counterproposal: for the rooms labeled "Child 2" and "Office," use a fixed section below, up to the bathroom window’s sill height, and then keep it single casement throughout. This way, the facade looks less mixed than if double casement windows were used, and potted plants can simply stay in place when ventilating.
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hemali200319 Apr 2018 06:5611ant schrieb:
Well, mine isn’t quite eighteen - including the post (even less with the mullion). I haven’t measured it exactly. But it just feels like a lot of frame for very little window...
Thank you for your opinions,
Nordly, we initially had windows 126 cm (50 inches) wide, but I felt the ratio of glass area to room size was too small (1/8 ratio), so I increased them to 138.5 cm (55 inches).
I tried to visually present different options on the computer.
01. is the current condition
02. 138.5 cm (55 inches) - double casement
03. 138.5 cm (55 inches) - horizontally divided (@11ant version)
We have already submitted the building permit / planning permission application, but I assume these changes are not relevant for approval or can easily be communicated. Therefore, I have another version:
04. 151 cm (60 inches) - double casement
05. 151 cm (60 inches) - double casement including bathroom
Alternatively, for double casement windows, you can have a vertical division with one movable sash and one fixed part.
Considering only the glass area, 138.5 cm (55 inches) wide and divided is worse than the 126 cm (50 inches) single sash, so I find the 138.5 cm (55 inches) double casement rather pointless.
What do you think?
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hemali200319 Apr 2018 14:22I would stick with option 01. I think such small divided windows look kind of silly. They don’t really offer any benefits—in your case, they even reduce the glass area.
I would only consider double casement windows starting from a total width of 180cm (70 inches) or for doors.
I would only consider double casement windows starting from a total width of 180cm (70 inches) or for doors.
03 was just a note from me regarding the window sill clearance. My favorite would be 01, but I would align the toilet window to the same sill height as the bathroom window. No worries, you wouldn’t be sitting there in the dark anyway. But it does tidy up the facade.
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