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'False' windows?
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Posted by eagleap (My Page) on Wed, Jan 2, 08 at 17:17
| Is there such a thing as a "false" window? We recently purchased a home and we believe a false window would balance the exterior. This would be installed on the 2nd floor of the home. As there are already two windows in the room we chose not to add a "real" window in that particular room. Please advise.... |
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RE: 'False' windows?
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| It can be done - and isn't particulary uncommon in some areas. |
RE: 'False' windows?
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| False windows are done a lot on commercial buildings (to hide view of suspended ceilings, partitions, etc.) and sometimes on a residence. The window would be exposed on the exterior and would not be visible from the inside because it's covered up with drywall or some other material. Consideration must be made as to how one intends to mask the view through the glass of the false window. "Spandrel glass" is often used in commercial projects (a dark non-fading non-see through thick glass), but it is recommended that the window be somehow ventilated on the interior to prevent heat buildup and product failure. Some have simply painted the glass black, but that could lead to problems from heat buildup. For residences, I've most commonly seen it utilized on fake dormers to match the other functioning dormers. You could google "spandrel glass" for more info. |
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