ᐅ Windows & Window Sizes: What to Choose? Double-Hung or Casement Windows?
Created on: 18 Apr 2018 15:07
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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
The advantages and disadvantages of mechanical ventilation systems with heat recovery are well known. Whether you get mold problems without such a system if you do not ventilate the house about 10 times a day is a statement made by those who have these systems or those who design and manufacture them.
I know many people living in new builds (at least KfW 70 standard) who ventilate twice a day and have no mold problems, such as @Egon 12 and @Nordlys. (This contradicts the statement mentioned above).
My personal opinion: many companies that make money from mechanical ventilation systems create fear to increase demand for these systems. If you install such a system in a new build out of fear of mold, you might be wasting money—unless you have unlimited funds, want to gain more comfort, and have no issues with mechanical ventilation systems (e.g., sensitivity to sometimes too dry air).
Ventilation is necessary and must be done, whether manually or automatically.
Back to the topic of windows, I would definitely choose double casement windows (with a width of 151 cm (60 inches)). I find a smaller window more convenient for the guest toilet, but I will think it over, read opinions, and decide later.
I know many people living in new builds (at least KfW 70 standard) who ventilate twice a day and have no mold problems, such as @Egon 12 and @Nordlys. (This contradicts the statement mentioned above).
My personal opinion: many companies that make money from mechanical ventilation systems create fear to increase demand for these systems. If you install such a system in a new build out of fear of mold, you might be wasting money—unless you have unlimited funds, want to gain more comfort, and have no issues with mechanical ventilation systems (e.g., sensitivity to sometimes too dry air).
Ventilation is necessary and must be done, whether manually or automatically.
Back to the topic of windows, I would definitely choose double casement windows (with a width of 151 cm (60 inches)). I find a smaller window more convenient for the guest toilet, but I will think it over, read opinions, and decide later.
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andreashm23 Apr 2018 19:48Just to be clear: I referred to incorrect ventilation, not that you need to ventilate 10 times a day.
Bautraum201524 Apr 2018 13:47Here, two years without controlled mechanical ventilation, everything’s fine!!
and very good air quality thanks to many natural building materials (oiled wood on the floor and furniture, lime plaster, and mineral paint).
and very good air quality thanks to many natural building materials (oiled wood on the floor and furniture, lime plaster, and mineral paint).
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