Hello,
I'm wondering how, or if it's even possible to construct a 5.9m long window wall when you have a brick facade.
I'm currently planning new construction and am considering how the structure around large windows and openings is designed.
I am well aware that normally you have a beam above windows and door openings, but what happens if the opening is much larger, as in my case - 5.9m?
The house is 1.5 stories and the roof trusses will rest on a light concrete frame. I assume a substantial steel beam will be needed to keep the concrete blocks and roof trusses in place.
But to my actual question...
How do you handle the brick facade if you want an opening of 5.9m?
Above the window, there is about 750mm of brick facade that needs to be "supported."
I would prefer to avoid having a bulky column in the middle to split the loads. But maybe there isn't another option?
Kind regards,
I'm wondering how, or if it's even possible to construct a 5.9m long window wall when you have a brick facade.
I'm currently planning new construction and am considering how the structure around large windows and openings is designed.
I am well aware that normally you have a beam above windows and door openings, but what happens if the opening is much larger, as in my case - 5.9m?
The house is 1.5 stories and the roof trusses will rest on a light concrete frame. I assume a substantial steel beam will be needed to keep the concrete blocks and roof trusses in place.
But to my actual question...
How do you handle the brick facade if you want an opening of 5.9m?
Above the window, there is about 750mm of brick facade that needs to be "supported."
I would prefer to avoid having a bulky column in the middle to split the loads. But maybe there isn't another option?
Kind regards,
A company will build it. Of course, construction drawings will be prepared.A AndersS said:
I'm more personally interested in how this process works or if I need to change anything significantly that affects the overall appearance.
If so, I might have to rethink everything already at an early stage...
The usual practice is to not have facade brick above the windows in such a situation, but to replace the brick with wood paneling or metal sheet. If you insist on brick, an ordinary brick beam is not sufficient; some form of steel beam is required even for the brick. There is a risk that it might look awkward.