What is that part in grey called?Window frame?
What is that part(which is protruded) function and isit necessary to have one around the window?
Im going to extend that wall,so thinking to get rid of it which i dont think have any function.
And that window is really tall,i wanted to replace with a smaller one......slider one is on my mind right now.
Any other recommendations?



This post has been edited by lankorn: Mar 5 2023, 04:37 PM

That is window coping - the function of a window coping is to prevent water from hitting the surface wall or window …

Normally it has a drip edging below to prevent rain water from dripping back to surface wall/ window ….from the picture you have already an above rc slab …. So the coping is more to design elements rather than functionality ….

Cheers mate,
izwan
Www.archidstudio.com

So extension of the wall together with window without coping should be fine rite?

Yeap … no issue since your neighbour I saw in the picture doing front extension as well …so no rain water coming from the side as well… only your front extension .. I’m assuming is just a standard extension that the existing rc slab/ soffit can cover the rain water splash from front ….

Cheers mate
Izwan
Www.archidstudio.com

i guess its to protect rainwater. but the top part opening of the window maybe have a lintel.

in anycase , its not in the area of getting wet.. so perhaps decorative thing.

Hello .. which window-frame is better .. aluminum or power-coated material? Stainless steel looks ugly .. i believed Aluminum is more expensive but the color will degrade .. any comments?

Taller windows makes the place looks nicer, also indoor brighter need lesser lighting.
But its all depends on preference.

Aluminium easier to maintain. If its dirty just wipe it. Also it wont rust.

I want to replace the window with the sliding one but worried about the quality of the window that might too easy for the thief to pry off.I will install grill but still want to make it safe.Any good quality & safety sliding windows that you guys knows?



This post has been edited by lankorn: Mar 14 2023, 10:51 PM