The Natural Philosopher wrote in
:

AL_n wrote:
"tim....." wrote in news:a847iiFcf2U1
@mid.individual.net:

If they are bedrooms they need to be "escapable through" (with the
assumption that there is something safe on the other side to escape
into)

tim

Thanks, Tim. I found one set of building regs that stipulates an
unobstructed openng of at least 450mm by at least 450mm, the opening
part being no more than 1100mm above floor level. I wonder if this is
the current requirement.

I believe it is.

And that vital 0.33m^2 area. so 450x450 is NOT big enough.

There is nothing outside my first-floor windows, except a 12ft
(approx) drop to the pavement below.

Thats not an issue when you have a fire engine rig and ladder out
there
to climb down..


I found two online suppliers that can supply casement windows with
the bottom half opening:

http://www.easyfitwindow.com

http://www.windowforce.co.uk

(the latter being the cheaper). Can anyone recommend either of these
companies' products and service?

Frankly I have found that local suppliers an usually beat 'online
prices' and make up anything you want.

UPVC is simply section cutting from standard stock and insertion of
stock hardware and custom made glazing panels.

wood isn't a lot different.


Thank you for the great input. I'm now inclined to opt for having the
full window area openable (top hung), to allow an uninterrupted view.

As this type costs about the same as a window that is only half-opening,
I'm surprised more people don't opt for this type. Are there any
disadvantages to having the full (1m x 1m approx) openable?

Thanks to the other respondees also.

Al