Floor-to-ceiling windows on the upper floor - possibly also an exit to a balcony

  • Erstellt am 2013-04-18 17:53:45

Philiboy83

2013-04-18 17:53:45
  • #1
Hello

we want to install 2 floor-to-ceiling windows facing west on the upper floor (normal single-family house) because in the evening there is such an amazing sun including sunset to be seen there (thanks to the neighbor's bungalows) and we would regret it if we only installed "normal" 2-leaf casement windows measuring 1.34x1.20 m there. In addition, we later want to have a small balcony built by the locksmith for each window (luckily we know someone quite well) or a large one for both together.

Therefore, the variant with a transom in the middle and laminated safety glass (VSG) at the bottom and a normal 2-leaf window at the top is out of the question.

But what makes sense and what is allowed? Of course, we would like to keep the casement design so that it matches the rest. Is that even feasible with a 2m high floor-to-ceiling window? Alternatively, a 1.0x2.0 m single-leaf window and a French balcony first in front/fall protection grille.

But if it becomes a balcony later, is a "normal" floor-to-ceiling window okay, or are there regulations that then it must be a balcony/terrace door again, e.g., due to mechanical stress when stepping in/out and stepping on the frame?

I would be grateful for tips and information. Does laminated safety glass (VSG) have to be included anyway, or is the fall protection sufficient?
 

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