Balcony windows

More spacious and comfortable attics and lofts

Balcony Window - Velux
Architect Francesca Ferraro

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03 December 2020

Balcony Windows - Velux Balcony Cabrio

The balcony window is an ingenious solution because it transforms in a few seconds from a flush-fitting window into a disappearing terrace. This happens without creating an increase in the volume of the building, respecting municipal regulations that, in some cases, prevent the creation of dormers and vertical elements on sloping roofs.
The solution for the insertion of windows flush with the roof starting from the floor level is foreseen for roofs with a slope greater than 35°.

The system is made up of two elements: the upper window, which opens like a vasistas and becomes a canopy, and a sliding mechanism that allows the lower part to transform into a parapet with side railings and handrails.

With this solution, attics and lofts will be more spacious, ventilated and comfortable and the flush-fitting window, maintaining all its characteristics, can be transformed in a few seconds into a real balcony.

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