Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Obscured windows 2Mar 11, 2016 8:26 pm Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Obscured windows 5Mar 24, 2016 5:01 pm bugnada Our single story home is almost complete. To the right hand side, there is a large double story house which has one window that looks directly into our bathroom, dining, loungeroom and backyard as they have built to boundary. This window does not have glazed/obscured glass and we have just discovered that this home is up for lease. We both commenced construction at the same time. Should this window be obscured - I know that I would feel much more comfortable if it was. We are in Victoria. Thank you There is a blog on this site about this subject. Generally overlooking windows must have obscured glazing up to 1700mm. I just checked the Victorian Building Regs -Google-BUILDING REGULATIONS 2006 - REG 419 'Overlooking' gives chapter and verse. (Administrator, I didn't go incognito, must be a mistake!). Re: Obscured windows 7Mar 24, 2016 5:30 pm bugnada Hmmmm.... our council told me that I have no rights, as the other house reached completion before us therefore we were not considered to be an existing dwelling? That would be correct, unfortunately for you. Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. There is evidence of water on the head reveals. That could have happened during the build, or may be happening currently. There are water stains above a couple of windows… 2 3830 Personally, considering your layout (study/work desks in bedrooms), I don't think you have any other option but to leave NW windows and make them as big as possible e.g.… 7 10470 Hi, I'm planning to build a new house and wanted to get some feedback on the different window designs for a master bedroom. Our bedroom is north facing and the bed will… 0 4554 |