While many windows slide up and down or side to side to open and close, casement windows open outward. They feature hinges on one side and a crank for opening and closing as desired. And while traditional casement windows had wooden frames, today’s options come in aluminum, vinyl, and composite materials in addition to wood. Here, learn what benefits you can expect with casement options and what rooms suit them best.

What Advantages Make Casement Windows Offer?

Benefits

Because casement windows open outward at an almost 90-degree angle, they provide outstanding ventilation. Whether you’re cooking, painting the walls, or doing anything else where fresh air is helpful, enjoy working with casement options. And because you can position them to open as much or as little as you want using the crank, you’ll vent your home exactly as you wish.

Casement windows offer obstruction-free sightlines because there are no rails on the frames blocking your view. Their design makes them highly energy-efficient since the sash presses directly into the frame, creating a tight seal against the elements. The locking mechanisms add to energy efficiency because they prevent wind, rain, snow, and hail from entering your home.

Safety and curb appeal round out the benefits list, as the hook shape embeds into the frame for added security while the design creates timeless, elegant results.

Ideal Applications

Casement windows work in any room requiring extra ventilation, such as the kitchen, bathroom, garage, or home art studio. They also lend themselves to the living room and bedroom designs depending on the space’s style and theme; however, they can present hazards to young children without screens in place. Always install screens if you want casement styles in children’s rooms. While these options can work in most rooms in your home, casement styles do not belong in those with air conditioning units because they do not have the capacity. 

If casement windows are right for your home, schedule installation with C & C Garage Door and Services, LLC, offering roof and window repair and replacement services, this Middletown, OH-based company has served the Tristate area for over 20 years. Call (513) 423-6205 today to make an appointment or visit the technicians online for service information.