Advantages and disadvantages of floor to ceiling windows

Floor-to-ceiling windows are a very popular solution, especially in city villas, to let as much natural light into the rooms as possible. The large glass surfaces are the place where you can have fun first and foremost light-flooded rooms and a friendly living environment. The open windows in this variant provide much more air than classic windows. Architecturally and visually, a floor-to-ceiling window represents a smooth transition from the living area, for example, to the garden. This open “room design” with many glass surfaces is characteristic of a city villa.

Of course, a floor-to-ceiling window also has disadvantages. These mainly include:

greater heat production in summer
higher purchase costs than conventional windows

Sun and privacy protection for models with floor-to-ceiling windows

With floor to ceiling windows you generally have a little problem. The interior is very exposed to prying eyes from outside. To avoid this, adequate privacy protection is necessary, especially on the ground floor. You can choose between internal or external privacy protection solutions. A good alternative is, for example: installing shutters or curtains in the room. However, they are much more popular Shutters outside the window. For added convenience, there are automatic variants that work with yours Smart home – Allow the system to connect easily.

Think about fall protection

Floor-to-ceiling windows upstairs pose a risk, especially to small children and pets. There are also building regulations that must be respected with this window variant. There are various options at your disposal:

a special opening mechanism
Railing outside the window (often known as a French balcony)
split window areas

Use of opening limiters

Between the sash and the frame there is a so-called opening limiter, which reduces the opening area. This type of window opens only when tilted with a space of approx. 5cm open instead of 15 cm.

External railing

This type of fall protection influences the appearance of your facade Stadtvilla. A kind of railing is installed in front of the window which can be adapted to your ideas. Both traditional solutions are possible Stainless steel rods and glass railings. It is also worth thinking about a narrow exit in front of the window, but this should be taken into account when planning the house.

Division of window areas

In this case the floor to ceiling window glass is permanently glazed so that the bottom of the glass extends to it cannot be opened at the height prescribed by law. This obviously reduces the window surface to be opened, but in return you get the necessary fall protection, which is the top priority in families with small children.

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