Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Silicone joint window-additional structural requirement? 2Jul 10, 2021 6:39 am Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: Silicone joint window-additional structural requirement? 4Jul 10, 2021 10:29 am amms Thanks Simeon, really helpful advice. Leak is a new issue, which I never thought of. One of my friends put something similar in his double-storey home and cracks appeared after few years…that was my big concern. Thanks again. Amms So far we havent experienced any cracks, if the structure above is supported properly and you have a good engineer and builder you will be fine. It all comes down to your budget and the look you are trying to achieve, Personally I would do it in that location as it would look great. Anyway, good luck with your decision Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Thanks Draftroom that definitely helps a heap. We are still at the very early stage of planning to see what kind of house would fit on our plot. While we are on a… 3 15780 Our standard double-glazed window is tested to achieve, Rw 34, and can be glazed to suit Rw 39. The price is good too... 3 9479 To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 9863 |