Stylish and secure, casement windows offer an easier way to open and close your windows throughout the day. They hinge at the side and are opened by turning a hand crank, which is why they’re also known as “crank windows.” Their design offers clear, unobstructed views, simplified cleaning, ease of operation, and superior ventilation. However, not all casement windows are created equally; there are many different types, and each offers unique features and benefits.
Features and Benefits of Casement Windows
Casement windows can open out to a 90-degree angle, and their hand-crank operation makes the process of opening and closing them much easier and less physically taxing than other types of windows. For homeowners who want to open and close their windows without throwing out their backs or who want to simplify the process of improving ventilation, casement windows can be ideal. And since they have no center rail, casement windows offer clear, unobstructed views of the outdoors. They can be used in every room of the house, but they’re handy and often installed in hard-to-reach locations, above doorways, sinks, stairwells, window flower boxes, and more.
There are many different types of casement windows, which vary in style and function. Let’s explore some of your options.
Types of Casement Windows
Single Frame Casement Windows
A single frame is a standard casement window composed of a single frame that opens outward on a hinge. It provides a clean and simple design ideal for various architectural styles.
French Casement Windows
French casement windows, also known as double casement windows, have two window sashes that open outward from the center and meet back in the center when closed. Double casement windows offer expansive, unobstructed views and an elegant symmetry that elevates any space.
Push-Out Casement Windows
Unlike traditional crank-operated casement windows, push-out windows feature a handle that allows you to push the window open rather than crank. The handle provides an additional layer of security. While these are not the most common or popular casement window styles, they offer some important benefits, including minimal styling, extreme durability, and powerful air circulation.
Push-Out French Casement Windows
Push-out French casement windows combine the styles above, with two window sashes that open by pushing out from the center. They often have two matching handles and offer both elegance and ease of operation.
In-Swing Casement Windows
In-swing casement windows are another exception to the standard casement window style. As the name implies, in contrast to most other casement windows, in-swing windows open inward. They are operated by pulling a handle and are especially helpful above window planters, flower boxes, or walkways.
Picture Window with Casement Flankers
A picture window is usually a large, stationary window that often serves as an architectural statement piece. Picture windows offer stunning, unobstructed panoramic views of the outdoors. Like art hung on the walls, picture windows are a frame for the outside world. While a picture window can be a stunning design feature, flooding a home with bright, natural light, it also has one serious downside: it is fixed and cannot open or close. Homeowners who want to ventilate a room without sacrificing the look of a picture window have options. A picture window with casement flankers is a way to solve the problem of the inoperable picture window. Homeowners often choose to install casement windows flanking the sides of a picture window, creating a seamless visual that allows for ventilation and even wider views.
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