When selecting window styles for your home, there are numerous options available to you. Double hung and awning windows are often considered popular choices when building or replacing existing homes.
However, casement windows offer excellent views and ventilation – read on to discover this unique window style!
Ventilation
Casement windows are widely chosen due to the ventilation they offer. Opening like doors with crank mechanisms, these windows allow a breeze in on hot days by swinging wide open. They also act like sails to direct cool air directly into rooms when necessary.
Casement windows are some of the most energy efficient window types on the market due to their tight seal. As they don’t feature a bottom sash that leaks air when closed, casements seal tight when shut and can help lower your energy costs significantly if you live in climates where temperatures dip lower during some parts of the year.
Casement windows also provide an unobstructed view of nature, unlike double-hung windows that come equipped with check rails which obstruct this view. Thus making casement windows ideal for homes boasting expansive natural views.
Both awning and casement windows can be strategically installed into hard-to-reach places within your home, such as above kitchen sinks or in tight corners. Grouped together they create an impressive wall-of-glass effect for a visually stunning home decor solution.
Awning and casement windows are also easy to maintain, thanks to no sashes that get stuck in cracks and crevices, making them much simpler for cleaning by either vacuuming or sweeping out than other styles of window. Plus, these styles close and latch securely with window locks providing extra security against intrusion.
When replacing windows, it’s essential to do your research on all available options. Awning and casement windows both offer energy efficiency, but each has some differences in terms of operation and aesthetic appeal. To find your ideal style of window replacement solution, visit our showroom and speak with one of our staff members – they’re happy to answer any questions you might have or showcase our impressive window selection!
Energy Efficiency
Your windows play an essential role in increasing energy efficiency in your home. While all modern window styles are created to be energy efficient, casement and double-hung styles offer optimal solutions to help lower heating and cooling bills as well as environmental impact.
Casement windows differ from double-hung windows by being hinged at either end and opening like doors via crank mechanisms, allowing more natural light into your home while decreasing artificial lighting costs.
Casement windows also boast the added advantage of being wider-opening than double-hung ones, providing greater ventilation in homes located in warmer regions where breezes provide natural cooling solutions. When opened wide enough, casement windows act like sails to direct cooling breezes into your home, thus cutting back on air conditioning use and costs.
Zen Windows’ double-hung and casement windows are built to maximize energy efficiency, featuring tight seals to stop air leakage and high-tech coatings that stop UV/infrared light entering the house. However, casement windows tend to be more effective at limiting energy loss due to their unique design than double-hung ones.
Casement windows offer superior weatherproofing over their counterparts, and are more difficult to break into; turning the crank requires much more skill and force than prying open a sash window. Plus, when closed they lock tightly when shut reducing energy usage even further.
No matter your window needs in New York, Stanek can assist. Our energy-efficient double-hung and casement windows add curb appeal and efficiency for contemporary as well as traditional homes alike – get in touch today to receive your free quote!
Easy Cleaning
Casement windows offer homeowners who like to open up their windows wide to welcome in the breeze the perfect combination of attractive beauty and energy efficiency. Hinged either on the left or right side, these windows open by being pushed or cranked like doors allowing maximum airflow into their New York homes.
Casement windows feature no center rail, making them much wider-opening than double-hung versions. This makes them suitable for rooms such as the kitchen and bathroom that require larger openings; casements also work great in hard-to-reach places like behind counters where opening and closing double-hungs might prove cumbersome or inaccessible.
Casement windows are convenient both to open and close as well as clean – the sash hinges on one side of the frame, opening outward, making cleaning much simpler than double-hung ones which must be lifted to open or close them – however cleaning around these sashes with soft cloth or rubber squeegee can still be challenging in hard to access locations.
Casement windows boast another great benefit – creating an airtight seal to block drafts and moisture from entering your home, thus increasing heating and cooling system efficiency and decreasing monthly energy bills. Unfortunately, single-hung windows often leak and don’t provide as tight a seal against drafts and moisture intrusion compared to casements windows.
Renewal by Andersen casement windows provide a stunning addition to any room in your NY home when combined with other window styles, especially fixed windows like awning windows. Their timeless design and outstanding energy efficiency makes Renewal by Andersen’s casement windows the ideal choice.
Security
Comparative to double-hung windows, which feature top and bottom sashes that move vertically up and down over each other, casement windows hinge at one side and swing open like doors; opening using a crank handle then being secured using an internal latch system make them much more secure than their counterparts that can be compromised from outside.
Casement windows boast some of the tightest seals of any non-fixed window type, ensuring superior ventilation without allowing moisture to enter your home during rainy weather. As such, casement windows make an excellent choice for homes living in climates with fluctuating temperatures as double hung windows tend to leave more gaps between frame and sash than casements do.
Casement windows come with many choices similar to double-hung windows, including wood species and stain colors for interior use, aluminum or vinyl cladding colors on exterior sides, screens, grilles, hardware accessories as well as between-glass blinds and shades. Wood is the preferred material; however fiberglass and vinyl materials have become increasingly popular due to being cost effective and easy to mold into what can appear like painted wood panels.
Casement windows are ideal for rooms where you want a view without requiring window operation, such as bathrooms and kitchens. They’re also great for use as picture windows in spaces where reaching double-hung windows would be difficult or awkward spaces with limited clearance where picture windows would otherwise block views.
Are you ready to add gorgeous new Andersen Casement windows to your home? Zen Windows experts can help! From choosing the ideal replacement windows for your space to installing them quickly and efficiently. Begin your project by getting a free online quote or scheduling a personal consultation session with our team; either way we have you covered!
