The word guillotine is derived from the French physician Joseph Guillotin, who invented a device with the same name in 1789. This phrase, due to the similarity of the vertical movement that this 18th century machine and a modern window model, has been borrowed by today’s architects, has changed its meaning and become a widely used term in construction. That is why window systems with the ability to fold vertically are also called guillotine windows. The guillotine window is also known as the panoramic window because of the wide view it offers.
Features of the guillotine window
The working principle of the guillotine window is vertical movement. Instead of conventional sliding or hinged window systems, the frames move up and down. This type of configuration minimizes the space required for operation. When the vertical retractable window system is closed, the interior is a privacy and when it is opened it removes the boundary between inside and outside. The extraordinary performance of the panoramic glass gives you full enjoyment of the outdoor space in all seasons of the year, filling the place with light and maintaining excellent heat. Also, this window allows you to complete the base of the window with an LED lighting system to multiply the beauty of the environment. Guillotine glass systems can work manually or electrically. Guillotine systems are waterproof and can withstand various weather conditions. The panels move with specially designed stainless steel bends. This system provides effective ventilation without occupying extra space and creating a security risk. The configuration of the guillotine window can be changed by the number of panels that move vertically. This can be a two panel system where one at the bottom is fixed and one at the top moves on a vertical axis, or it can be a total of 3 or 4 panels where more than one panel is in the vertical direction. It works. The properties of glass and aluminum profiles are excellent in accordance with thermal and safety standards.
Where to use the guillotine window?
The guillotine or panoramic window can be used in buildings that have walls with suitable dimensions, but due to the high price, usually the owners of private houses are not very willing to use it. In general, this window is mostly seen in commercial spaces such as luxury restaurants, hotels and shopping centers, although residential spaces such as porches, gardens and patios can also take advantage of guillotine window systems. The guillotine window consists of two vertical sliding frames.
How does the guillotine window work?
The guillotine automatic glass system is one of the most innovative automatic window systems in window systems. This window is managed by an automatic system; which can be remotely controlled and changed window mode. The panoramic or guillotine window, like other types of windows, consists of fittings, profiles and glass; But in addition to the mentioned things, what makes the guillotine window special is the electric jack system used in it. Actually, the guillotine window is opened and closed by remote control and electric jack system. The big difference between panoramic windows and sliding windows is in the dimensions of these windows. The panoramic window has much larger dimensions and an all-round view, which makes it very heavy and it is not possible to open it by hand. The opening and closing method of guillotine windows can be up to down or vice versa. If the division of the glass is from top to bottom, the upper and middle parts are placed on the lower part, which causes more safety to prevent the risk of falling.
Advantages of panoramic windows
– Unobstructed view Another advantage of the guillotine window system is that when it moves down, since it is frameless, maximum visibility is created. Despite what curtain wall systems provide and their mullions are always in view, guillotine window systems can provide up to 50%, 66% or even 75% unobstructed visibility. – Automatic operation, using controlled or timed on and off buttons – Ventilation, continuously in adverse weather conditions with the ability to stabilize the glass panes in a fixed location. – Security, glass system and special security profile provide security without lock. – Thermal insulation, guillotine windows are very resistant to heat transfer. – Strength and resistance, these windows are resistant to corrosion and decay and have high strength despite being heavy. The only disadvantage of this type of window is that if the power goes out, the electric jack system is also cut off and it can no longer be opened or closed.