A box window that opens?

5 years ago

In our new extension we've designed a big box-window seat. Kind of like this:

I'm really drawn to the idea of laying across this seat sunbathing with the window open, but I'm not sure what my options are with openers.

Is there some kind of window that opens like a giant door and locks into place?

I spoke to someone today and they suggested making it like a sliding door, but that would mean I'd have to have a line down the middle.

I look forward to hearing your suggestions! Thanks in advance.

Linda

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minipie

5 years ago

Ah we are doing something similar and have the same dilemma.

After discussions with our architect and numerous image searches I've come to the conclusion that you can either have the frameless look as per your pic (but it will be fixed shut) or an opening window, but then more of the window seat structure needs to be solid, otherwise you end up with too many frames and it starts looking like a greenhouse.

As regards the opening window, a pivot window doesn't work as too much gets in the way of the seat. We don't want bifold or sliding due to the line.

We are going for a framed window looking out to the garden which hinges down one side - the frame won't be super thin but I will live with that. Fixed glass on one side of the seat. Solid down the other side (where the hinge is) and solid roof.

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Emily
5 years ago
Think it’s a great idea and hope you find a solution. And I think I would especially enjoy it to bask in winter sun too. Good luck :)
Tani H-S
5 years ago
Very jealous! Would have loved one of these in our house but no budget

They could possibly do it as a pivot door. So it swings from the centre out but then that might get in your way if you’re lying down Humm.

Bifold will mean having a bar in the centre (although there is a company who make ‘frameless bifold doors’ with such a thin metal frame it’s barely noticeable) and that could work.

French windows again would open out but have a bar in the centre.

Might be someone who could do them as a side hinged window but the frame might need to be thick to take the weight. It shouldn’t be an issue though as all the frame would be around the window then and not internally.

Also found this online (image) for a hydraulic window but I imagine that would be super super expensive
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5 years ago
Have you got any wall to the left of yours ( if orientated like this image) you could slide the window against the outside face of the wall, but your corner junctions will need to be a lot chinkier than this image, then.
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Origin - Doors and Windows
5 years ago
Hi Linda,

We supply aluminum windows and would be happy to speak to you further about whether we can help you.

You can view our size guidelines here

Please send me a message or give us a call if you'd like to discuss further!

Thanks, Robyn
Shambhavi
8 months ago
Hey minipie- we are in a similar dilemma - how is your experience with the solution you got? Recommend? Do you have any pictures to share?

A box window that opens?

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