Corner windows - types, advantages and disadvantages, where to mount them?

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What are the corner windows?

Corner windows are a type of window joinery that should be planned at the home design stage.They require appropriate lintels, ceiling reinforcements, and in the case of large -format glazing - a separate reinforced concrete frame.

Due to the fact that they are more exposed to adverse weather conditions, they should be equipped with at least a two -chamber glazing - preferably from tempered glass.

In the case of glazing from December 31, 2020.The U (heat penetration) factor cannot exceed: 0.9 W/(m2 · K) and this should be followed when buying corner windows.

Corner constructions can be made of materials:

What are the types of corner windows?

The basic division of corner windows is:

1.Windows with a post (corner profile)

On the connection of the glass there is a stool color that sets the structure.In this case, the shaft packages can be connected to M.in.at an angle of 45 °, 90 °, 135 ° up to 210 ° (an open angle is used in the bay windows).

Their advantage is the ability to open at least one of the wings, which allows you to ventilate the room, so they will work as corner windows in the kitchen.

Comparing them with windows with a steppe, they have better thermal insulation properties, they are cheaper and easier to clean.When choosing this type of windows, pay attention to the fact that the corner profile is insulated, which will prevent heat loss.

Okna narożne ze słupkiem. (photo. OknoPlus)

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2.Step windows

The shaft packets in this type of windows can only be connected at an angle of 90 °.Their advantage is the lack of additional brackets that would disturb the exposed view.

In this construction, one of the shaft packages is longer and it slips aside the other.On the inside of the corner, the resulting space is filled with expansion and sealed with a special adhesive with high resistance to UV radiation and mechanical factors.Then the edges (on the connection) are covered with ceramic enamel or silicone, which gives the effect of a dark strap - a steppe.

Powelless windows light up the room by up to 30% more.Because they cannot be opened, they will work, e.g..in the living room in combination with terrace doors that will allow you to ventilate the room.

In the windows with a steppe, thicker shaft packets are used - usually 6 mm of tempered glass.It is worth mounting them on low floors, where there will be no problem with washing the window.

Okna narożne ze stepem są klejone ze sobą pod kątem 90°. (photo. OknoPlus)

Due to the method of opening, the corner windows are divided into:

Where will the corner windows work?

The corner windows can be installed in the living room, kitchen, bedroom or in the office.They let more natural light into the room, which positively affects the well -being of the inhabitants of the house.They are usually planned from the southern or east side of the building.If our plot is located in a picturesque place, e.g..with a view of the forest or river, then it is worth considering the installation of a corner joinery.

What are the advantages of a corner window?

This type of joinery is increasingly found in newly built single -family houses.The corner windows have a number of advantages:

What are the disadvantages of the corner window?

The corner windows are characterized by exceptional aesthetic values, but:

Corner windows in the kitchen

If you plan to install this type of joinery in the kitchen, let's decide on the opening window opening.It allows you to quickly get rid of smells after cooking dishes, ventilate the room and easier to keep them clean.A convenient solution is to install a FIX window (unopened) in combination with a second opening wing.

The dimensions of the corner window in the kitchen (and in other rooms of the house) are determined individually and tailored to a specific house design.The prices of corner windows start with OK.PLN 1,600 per item up to tens of thousands of PLN for large -scale glazing.

Do kuchni wybierzmy okno narożne otwierane. (photo. Vetrex)

What decoration of the corner window in the kitchen?

Many people give up the use of any corner window decorations, especially in the case of large glazing, where the panoramic view is their biggest advantage.

However, if we want to cover them, e.g..Due to the preservation of privacy and limiting excessive sunlight, we can choose M.in.:

Prepared by: Martyna Nowak-Ciupa

photo.Opening: Vetrex