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Available in a range of different materials, clerestory windows brighten dimly lit spaces with much natural light, making them appear more spacious and inviting. With their high position and wide shape, the windows also contribute to architectural design and are able to create both a peaceful spa-like atmosphere as well as a striking focal point that draws the eye to the ceiling and illuminates the room.
Configure nowFirst used in ancient temples before becoming popular in gothic churches and towering cathedrals, clerestory windows are installed high up on the wall, above eye level. Often combined with a ceiling skylight or roof window, they can come in a range of shapes, the most characteristic though, are the wide landscape rectangular models that are popular with architects for kitchens and bathrooms. The windows are most often fixed and don't open, although some models can do and are able to work with a window motor, which is highly practical for windows often installed close to the ceiling.
As with any home interior or building choice, deciding whether to opt for clerestory windows will be based on individual preferences as well as wall or room requirements.
In general though, clerestory windows are quite diverse:
With clerestory windows sun can beautifully filter into more dimly lit spaces and the need for electric lighting will also be reduced, helping to save on energy bills. The windows can also come in a variety of shapes, from arched or square to triangular or trapezoid.
This has the products add unique architectural character and style to the space and means they can be diversely installed in different locations from jagged corners to top wall gables.
When designed with large dimensions, the windows can intentionally take up much wall space and flood the house with light.
This draws the gaze from the room to the roof and creating a particularly peaceful, modern atmosphere.
At windows24.com clerestory windows can be ordered and designed in our online configurator. Here the specific required dimension can be set within our interactive minimum and maximum height and width ranges. The desired shape can also be selected, for example, as can the frame's material, from a choice of uPVC, wood, aluminium, uPVC-alu, or wood-alu.
Each frame material brings its own unique benefits. uPVC is particularly modern and insulating, for example, thanks to it multiple, air-filled interior chambers and smooth, low-maintenance surfaces. uPVC clerestory windows in a basic configuration also tend to come with the most affordable price-tag.
Wood, on the other hand, charms with its natural textures and can beautifully complement the roof when installed high up in a room. For those after a particularly robust option, aluminium, whether used for the entire window frame or as external cladding for uPVC-alu and wood-alu profiles, can be ideal for solid architecture and withstands the elements very effectively.
Modern clerestory windows combine an age-old design with innovative home technology. The windows can feature purpose-designed glass, for example, which ensures excellent energy-efficient performance. Insulating glass can feature multiple panes filled with inert argon gas that is dense with a low conductivity, helping to prevent heat loss, for example.
To further improve the performance of clerestory windows, the glass can additionally feature an invisible low-e coating. Made from microscopic metal oxide, the coating can be ideal for windows installed high up in the house, especially if they are south facing, as it helps to reflect solar light radiation so that home interiors don't become too warm when exposed to much sunlight during the day.
All these energy saving features help to reduce carbon footprint as well as the usage of traditional heating or cooling systems.
With modern frames, thermal glazing, and made-to-measure dimensions, clerestory windows from windows24.com can be used by architects and homeowners with ease, adding traditional design with modern engineering that will brighten the space and make it appear larger, illuminating your home with much natural light.
