We are building a house in North Bangalore. We are going for wooden windows and Our architect is suggesting for Top hung windows. Can the members please let me know the pros and cons of these type of windows.
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Can any of the members/experts please advise on the functionality of the top hung windows (wooden ) which is suggested by our architect . What are its pros and cons compared to casement / regular windows. sample image provided by the architect is attached.
Your suggestion would be very much useful for our deciding between top hung and casement windows.
Your suggestion would be very much useful for our deciding between top hung and casement windows.
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Well, it depends on the application. If it is for some public area and the opening is restricted, you can consider it.
For a house, I would say it is impractical. We have similar kind of windows in our g-floor house, built around 30 yrs ago. The major disadvantage is the blocking of air flow. We got them removed(4x3 size - solid wood ones) n converted into regular ones mainly due to this point long back for the bed rooms.
We still have them in common areas like living, dining, varandah etc. Advantage is that it reduces dust quite a bit, provides a bit of privacy (based on the glass used) due to limited opening, looks different etc. But, like said before, it was not sufficient for rooms during summers. Another major disadvantage I see is on its weight leading to problems later like improper closing, unable to open etc (nothing happened in our case).
PS: we also have a 6x8 sliding one. The old house was built using the best available well seasoned teak then(1980's).
For a house, I would say it is impractical. We have similar kind of windows in our g-floor house, built around 30 yrs ago. The major disadvantage is the blocking of air flow. We got them removed(4x3 size - solid wood ones) n converted into regular ones mainly due to this point long back for the bed rooms.
We still have them in common areas like living, dining, varandah etc. Advantage is that it reduces dust quite a bit, provides a bit of privacy (based on the glass used) due to limited opening, looks different etc. But, like said before, it was not sufficient for rooms during summers. Another major disadvantage I see is on its weight leading to problems later like improper closing, unable to open etc (nothing happened in our case).
PS: we also have a 6x8 sliding one. The old house was built using the best available well seasoned teak then(1980's).