Top tips and the costs for including corner glazing

Begin by assessing where this feature will best be used. Do you have a dual aspect view on your project? Include this feature in your design options from the outset; it’s not something you can add in on a whim! Think about the feature’s construction method.will it be glass to glass or are you going to fix the windows directly to a structural support?

Decide how much you are willing to spend on this feature before you begin. For a single, composite-build corner window you should budget £2,000 on top of the cost of the two windows. If you are going double-height then add another £5,000 for the extra structure. Ensure you order your windows from a detailed window and door schedule, rather than relying on basic drawings. To fully grasp the power of the feature, use an architect or designer who can show you the designs in 3D rather than just in 2D drawings.

Avoiding expensive mistakes

When specifying a feature like this, it is vitally important to work with a structural engineer who has designed such a feature before. They must provide the structural design and check the quote for the windows. Glazing units specified by your window supplier will comply with regulations that affect them directly, but they may not be suitable for your specific requirements or your site’s wind exposure. All the information you need on this topic should be shown on a detailed window and door schedule provided by your architect or designer.

If you are having anything other than ‘normal’ windows fitted into standard openings then it is paramount that you