Floor-to-ceiling windows

Options for floor-to-ceiling windows

Patio or balcony doors

Window with bottom light

fixed parts

[Translate to Englisch:] Schiebetür mit Fixelement von Josko

sliding doors

What sets our floor-to-ceiling windows apart

Uniform product families: windows, patio doors, fixed glazing and sliding doors in the same design style. All floor-to-ceiling variants are available in every material and design line.
Maximum daylight: our floor-to-ceiling windows ensure maximum daylight in your home thanks to their particularly slim frames or frameless design.

Insect screens: Whether hinged frames, sliding frames or fixed tension frames – our insect screen solutions are also manufactured by us and are therefore precisely tailored to floor-to-ceiling windows, blending in seamlessly both functionally and visually.
Everything from a single source: For floor-to-ceiling windows on the upper floor, our glass balustrade, also known as fall protection, offers an unobstructed view and is barely visible from the outside.

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All our window systems can be implemented as floor-to-ceiling windows.

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We explain: Accessibility for floor-level elements

What exactly does barrier-free mean? And how do our products clearly stand out from the norm?

As a rule, transitions and thresholds up to a maximum height of 20-30 mm are considered barrier-free. For safety reasons, certain groups of people must have barrier-free access to indoor and outdoor areas – in particular, people with disabilities and children. However, accessibility is not only safer, but also more convenient. That is why barrier-free transitions to the outside are also in demand for new windows and all-glass elements. We offer a total of three different thresholds for our products:

[Translate to Englisch:] Nullschwelle Josko Schiebetuer Barrierefreiheit

Sliding door
completely barrier-free

The transition of our sliding doors is exceptionally attractive: the zero threshold. Here, the running rail disappears into the floor and nothing protrudes. It also achieves good sealing values, although we recommend a protected extension in regions with extreme weather conditions.

[Translate to Englisch:] barrierefreie Schwelle Josko Hebeschiebetuer

Lift-and-slide door
virtually barrier-free

The virtually barrier-free threshold, i.e. the running rail on which the lift-and-slide sash glides across the floor, is only 10 millimetres high. Like the Isostep, it is made of heat-insulating GRP material and is available in many colours. Our virtually barrier-free threshold for lift-and-slide doors is designed for extreme weather conditions and keeps the interior dry even in hurricane-force driving rain.

Patio door
conventional transition

Do you want a floor-to-ceiling window, also known as a French balcony, or do certain structural conditions require you to opt for a conventional transition? The transition depends on the window system and is approximately as high as the frame of the selected window.

Interesting facts about fall protection for ground-level windows

Nowadays, there are many things to consider when building or renovating a house. These rules are usually laid down in building regulations or construction regulations. Unless openable, floor-to-ceiling elements are the threshold to a balcony or terrace, fall protection is mandatory.

This fall protection can be guaranteed by a French balcony. Both an aesthetic glass balustrade and a discreet lattice balcony blend architecturally into the appearance of the house and skilfully set accents. They have no effect on light supply or living comfort.

There are no regulations for French balconies with elements that cannot be opened or can only be opened partially. Fall protection is always necessary if there is a risk of falling on the opposite side.

Fixed parts must also be designed to be fall-proof, but in this case the glass is designed to be fall-proof and no external fall protection is used.

FAQs about floor-to-ceiling windows

What is a floor-to-ceiling window?

Floor-to-ceiling windows are basically all glass elements that extend to the floor. Different things need to be considered for different types of floor-to-ceiling windows. Everything you need to know is explained in the following article.

Floor-to-ceiling windows include:

Patio doors (also with glazing bars)
Lift-and-slide doors
Sliding doors
Fixed elements (with and without frames)
Combinations of fixed elements with windows
Folding sliding doors
Parallel sliding tilt doors

Read on to find out more about the different floor-to-ceiling elements and which ones require fall protection.

What types of floor-to-ceiling windows are available?

The following types of floor-to-ceiling windows are available:

Lift-and-slide doors are an attractive way to access the patio or balcony. Their size makes them excellent sources of light. The maximum size here is an impressive 3.20 x 6 metres.

The same recommendations apply to sliding doors as to lift-and-slide doors. Since lift-and-slide doors and sliding doors on the upper floor are usually combined with a balcony, no additional fall protection needs to be installed. The maximum height for sliding doors is also 3.20 metres.

A beautiful example of floor-to-ceiling windows is the patio door, also known as a balcony door. Patio doors with glazing bars in particular lend your home a special Nordic charm. If you are planning to install patio doors on the upper floor without them leading to a balcony, you must also consider installing fall protection. This fall protection can either be a glass balustrade in front of the patio door or a discreet grille. The maximum height for patio doors is 300 centimetres

Windows combined with fixed elements are also an unusual option. This provides additional air exchange, which is not possible with fixed elements without windows. Here too, special safety glass is installed in the fixed element. The fixed element can be installed with or without a frame. The former further emphasises the avant-garde flair. The division between the fixed section and the window must be at a certain height in accordance with building regulations. This means that no additional fall protection needs to be installed on the outside, as the safety feature is built into the glass.
Fixed sections are floor-to-ceiling windows that cannot be opened. A fixed section with a frame frames the natural spectacle, so to speak, and adds an exciting accent. For particularly avant-garde and modern designs, the fixed pane is also available without a frame. This is called a FixFrame. The maximum size for these floor-to-ceiling windows is 4 x 2.40 metres. Neither fixed panes with frames nor those without frames require fall protection, as safety glass is already installed in the fixed pane. Read the detailed rules on fall protection now.

Overview of fall protection for ground-level windows

This fall protection can be guaranteed by a French balcony. Both an aesthetic glass balustrade and a discreet lattice balcony blend in architecturally with the appearance of the house and skilfully set accents.

There is no regulation for French balconies with elements that cannot be opened or can only be partially opened. Fall protection is already ensured by the use of safety glass, such as laminated safety glass (LSG). This prevents cuts or falls and is already installed in the window glass.

Key advantages of floor-to-ceiling windows

Improved quality of living: Light-flooded rooms are the main reason for floor-to-ceiling windows. This goes hand in hand with a significant improvement in quality of life and mood. Are you also aware of the advantages of wood in terms of your quality of living?

Energy gains: The large glazed areas allow the sun to heat the rooms during the cold season. This significantly reduces the heating load in winter. Good sun protection provides the necessary privacy and sun protection. With external blinds, roller blinds or shutters, you decide how much light and privacy you want. In this article, find out how much heating requirements can be reduced with solar heat gain through windows .

More air supply: A large glass surface also offers advantages when it comes to ventilation, provided that it can be opened. This is because the large opening created when ventilating allows much more fresh air into your home compared to normal windows. Generous air exchange and plenty of sunlight also ensure a healthy indoor climate.

Speaking of ventilation: do you actually know how to ventilate properly? No? Here's how to ventilate correctly and save money at the same time.

Appearance: Floor-to-ceiling windows embody the avant-garde and modern look of any beautiful home. Being in harmony with nature thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows – who wouldn't want that? Floor-to-ceiling windows with glazing bars give classic houses a particularly Nordic touch. Glazing bar windows in a dark wood tone in particular emphasise the industrial style. Whether you're looking for avant-garde architectural highlights, a lovingly furnished two-family house or a colourful villa – you'll find inspiration for your dream home in our individual reference gallery.

BURGLARY PROTECTION FOR WINDOW ELEMENTS CLOSE TO THE FLOOR

Investing in high-quality burglary protection pays off. The longer it takes a burglar to open a window, the higher the risk of discovery. Mushroom pin locks are considered good protection.

It is so named because mushroom-shaped pins are installed as window fittings. With mushroom pin locks, floor-to-ceiling or normal windows cannot be levered open later. Mushroom pin locks are installed as standard on all turn-and-tilt elements from Josko's modern and classic design lines.